How can I have letters and notices translated into different languages?
There are a few routes open to you. Islington has a translation service run by Maria Arabanos who you can contact on 0207 527 8155. The charge is £8 for 100 words and there is a minimum charge. The Early Years Equality and Diversity Pack contains a list of local community organisations, most of which offer help with translations. There are also a number of private companies who offer this facility and you can contact Tracy, Fran or Maria on 0207 527 5582 if you would like some examples of these. If you have something short that needs to be translated, for example, a single letter, please contact us on the above number as it may be possible to arrange through the bilingual community officers in the Islington Primary Ethnic Minority Achievement Service (EMAS) team. You can always ask parents of children in your setting to help out with translations like labels in home-made books or on displays. There are also numerous websites that have translated words and phrases, it may be worth getti
