Founder of Better Bilingual Education Consultancy, launched in Autumn 2016 in Bristol, and of the newly incorporated Better Bilingual CIC (Community Interest Company), created in Autumn 2020. Director and experienced consultant, managing education collaborations in Bristol & surrounding areas. Additionally, an EAL Academy Associate, enhancing schools' EAL provision through staff CPD and the EAL Quality Mark.A proactive and client focused Ethnic Minority Achievement (EMA) consultant with extensive experience of working inclusively with education staff. Committed to the enhancement of outcomes for all BME pupils, particularly those learning through English as an Additional Language (EAL). Experienced in supporting both New to English and Advanced Bilingual Learners, as evidenced by a successful track record of innovative solutions, successful partnership working and performance management outcomes.Key Skillso Extensive experience of working with middle and senior leaders to ensure delivery of cross phase EAL (English as an Additional Language) support, as part of quality first teachingo Comfortable coaching in 1:1 or group settings and in presenting to audiences of up to 40o High level analytical, quick to interpret data, identify trends and plan positive actionso Recognised as someone who is particularly good at analysing EAL pupils’ vocabulary and grammatical understanding, identifying specific targets and providing effective strategieso Skilled in assessing and reviewing EAL pupils with varying levels of fluency, in collaboration with educational settings, families and outside agencies, to action plan effectivelyo In depth knowledge of current legislation and working practices in education, including the DfE EAL Census requirements from September 2016 o Self-motivated and resilient, able to work effectively and autonomouslyo Strong communicator, able to adapt language and style to the audienceo Effective influencing and negotiating skills.Follow us on Twitter: @BetterBilingual Visit our website: www.betterbilingual.co.uk
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Director And Education ConsultantBetter Bilingual CicBristol, Gb
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Director / Education ConsultantBetter Bilingual Cic Sep 2020 - PresentBristol, England, United Kingdom
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DirectorBetter Bilingual - Enhancing Outcomes For Bilingual Learners Sep 2019 - PresentBristol, United KingdomEnhancing outcomes for bilingual learners in collaboration with schools and settings - www.betterbilingual.co.uk
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Senior Education ConsultantBetter Bilingual - Enhancing Outcomes For Bilingual Learners Sep 2016 - Aug 2019Bristol, United KingdomBetter Bilingual was founded in the Autumn of 2016 by a dedicated team of education consultants with over 55 years’ experience of providing effective Ethnic Minority Achievement support.Now specialising particularly in bilingualism, Better Bilingual works collaboratively with schools and settings in Bristol and surrounding areas, focusing on the wellbeing and attainment of pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL).At Better Bilingual, we are passionate about enabling schools to provide the best possible educational outcomes for bilingual pupils at varying fluency levels, e.g.• a welcoming start to the new school/setting for bilingual pupils and their families• the positive acknowledgement and celebration of all home languages• effective partnerships with parents and carers• innovative teaching and learning provision to develop English language skills alongside curriculum knowledge and understanding• appropriate assessments, including those to meet statutory requirements.At Better Bilingual, we believe in assessing your current provision with you to identify strengths and areas for development. Each school or setting is unique - we can support you to identify solutions to optimise outcomes for your bilingual, or multilingual, pupils through:• Pupil level work, including support for families• Staff training• Strategic planning with senior leaders• Bespoke packages to suit you.In addition to consultancy, we offer a comprehensive range of Better Bilingual CPD opportunities for a range of teaching staff and senior leaders; full details can be found on our website - www.betterbilingual.co.uk - and you can also follow us on Twitter @BetterBilingualPlease contact catherine@betterbilingual.co.uk if you would like to find out more, partner with us or book your FREE initial consultation - we look forward to working collaboratively with you.
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ConsultantKick Start Enterprise Nov 2016 - Sep 2017Bath, United KingdomIn addition to her Better Bilingual role, Catherine worked part-time as an Ethnic Minority Achievement consultant for Kick Start Enterprise (www.kickstartenterprise.com), delivering support to 10 schools and settings across Bath & North East Somerset.
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Ethnic Minority Achievement Service (Emas) ConsultantBristol City Council 'Trading With Schools' Sep 2015 - Aug 2016Bristol, United KingdomThe 'Trading with Schools' EMAS Specialist Teacher role (see below) was re-designated as EMAS consultant in late 2015 to reflect the growing consultancy nature of the work. The work involved working closely with senior and middle managers in schools to audit the provision of bilingual support in their particular schools and to make plans for the future in line with the changing pupil population and resources available for this work.o Successfully raised attainment of vulnerable groups such as new arrivals (including refugees and asylum seekers) or pupils whose linguistic skills had hit a plateau, by putting in place a range of support mechanisms including an effective induction policy and pupil action planso Analysed pupils’ grammatical errors and vocabulary ranges; enabled teachers to put into place a range of effective strategies to maximise pupils’ outcomes through group and 1:1 coaching of the teaching teams as well as staff meetings and INSET deliveryo Developed effective partnerships with ‘Trading with Schools’ colleagues and with other clusters of schools in order to improve provision for BME pupils across settings, curriculum areas and geographical locationso Set targets in conjunction with schools to manage sustainable change as part of whole school development plans. -
Emas Specialist TeacherBristol City Council 'Trading With Schools' Apr 2013 - Aug 2015Bristol, United KingdomSee 'Trading with Schools' Consultant role above.
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Eiat Specialist Teacher For Bristol City CouncilEiat Sep 2008 - Mar 2013
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Emas Advisory TeacherSouth Glos 2009 - 2011
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Catherine Brennan Fcct Education Details
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Upper Second Class Honours Degree -
Distance Learning In Collaboration With Nassea -
Cpd - Bilingualism In Education -
Pgce Primary
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