Minority Ethnic Achievement Service (MEAS)

MEAS staff work in Primary and Secondary schools throughout Wirral.  

The service aims to raise achievement, remove language barriers, provide access to the curriculum, raise self-esteem and encourage social integration.

MEAS staff: 

• Assess pupils learning English as an Additional Language (EAL) from Foundation Stage to Year 11
• Teaching Assistants can work with TA’s in Primary and Secondary schools up-skilling them in the use of EAL strategies and resources. (This is offered for an hour a week for 6 weeks)
• We also support BME (Black Minority Ethnic) pupils in schools who may have English as their first language
• Act as consultants within schools to enable staff to meet the needs of pupils effectively
• Work with parents and the wider community
• Provide training centrally and school based on: Race Equality, Community Cohesion and EAL. To see details of the central training offered for the current academic year, please refer to INSET Directory
• Support the admission of new arrivals including refugee, Gypsy Roma and Irish traveller pupils
• Give advice on embedding race equality through the curriculum and advise on materials that promote a greater understanding of ethnic diversity and racial equality

Contact details

The Minority Ethnic Achievement Service
Professional Excellence Centre
Acre Lane
Bromborough
Wirral
Merseyside
CH62 7BZ

Tel: 0151 346 6697
Fax: 0151 346 6607