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Explore the contextual factors influencing ethnic minority achievement in Birmingham, including population demographics, partnership approaches, local initiatives, professional development programs, and supplementary school support. Discover effective strategies to support diverse ethnic groups and enhance educational outcomes.
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Ethnic minority achievement in Birmingham Tony Howell Strategic Director – Children, Young People & Families Birmingham City Council
Ethnic minority achievement in Birmingham Birmingham context Population – CYP Young & diverse 36% EAL; 95 languages?; 13K Urdu speakers 29% Muslim/41% Christian 21% Pakistani heritage; 44% white English heritage
Ethnic minority achievement in Birmingham: what works Partnership approach Achievement groups Participation in national programmes Local initiatives Dissemination of best developing practice Minority ethnic professional development programme Supplementary school support
Ethnic minority achievement in Birmingham: supplementary schools Support over time – culture, faith, achievement Published data Professional development programme Individual supplementary school contact & visits City-wide network for supplementary school managers ‘Supporting safe & effective supplementary education in Madrassa’ project Annual celebration of pupil achievement day Mainstream/supplementary school links