The report, published by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), examined case studies of 15 schools across England to identify good practice.
At the heart of this are inclusive school environments and specific support for pupils, especially with English.
In particular, the research – which was funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation – finds:
The report make a series of recommendations, including calling for better funding and support from government to help schools in this area. For schools, it advises that many migrant pupils value retaining their mother tongue and that this should be recognised as a skill and encouraged.
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