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P01 Leading primary languages

Date: September 22, 2010
Location: Bracknell Forest Education Centre, Easthampstead Park, Wokingham, RG40 3DF
Event type: Workshop

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Summary

Schools are expected to teach languages as part of the primary curriculum. In order to plan this into the school curriculum effectively and with maximum benefit for pupils it is essential to understand the wider context of Key Stage 2 languages. Understanding how and why Primary Languages have been developed nationally enables school leaders to make good local responses to providing entitlement to primary languages.

There are two modules in this course:

1. Developing the strategic role of the subject coordinator and the classroom teacher
2. Self evaluation: monitoring impact and building capacity in languages

Implications for leadership and management are a key focus for the day, particularly in relation to developing the role of the subject coordinator. Delegates will analyse different curriculum models enabling them to make better informed strategic decisions about implementation in their own settings. There are activities to support curriculum leaders when completing the revised Self Evaluation Form (SEF). The course will also give you a wide range of opportunities to learn about the Key Stage 2 Framework for Languages and its role at the heart of curriculum planning. Delegates will not be required to have any prior knowledge of the Key Stage 2 framework.

The course will help you to:

• Support languages coordinators and provide them with a clearly defined set of roles and responsibilities
• Understand the context of Primary Languages curriculum development, its place within the wider primary curriculum, and its current review and development
• Reflect on curriculum models for teaching and learning in languages and discuss the pros and cons of different approaches
• Understand the expectations and outcomes of the Key Stage 2 Framework for Languages
• Prepare for Ofsted inspections under the new framework and/or subject surveys
• Reflect your developments in Primary Languages through the SEF
• Use documentation to improve your school’s own self evaluation processes in languages

Target audience

• Head teachers of primary schools
• Key Stage 2 curriculum leaders, e.g. deputy heads
• Teachers responsible for curricular planning and provision for languages and/or literacy
• Classroom teachers
• Teachers responsible for Key Stage 2-3 transition in languages

Programme

8.45am arrival and registration

9.15am start and 3.30pm finish

Trainer: Mr. Geoff Swinn

This course will be delivered by Geoff Swinn. Geoff is former Deputy CEO and Director of Education and Skills at CILT, the National Centre for Languages. Previously Geoff was Languages Strategy Adviser for Sheffield Local Authority where he produced the City Languages Strategy. He supported MFL in schools, with particular emphasis on Primary Languages, as Sheffield was one of the DCSF Primary Pathfinders and he led this initiative. In addition, Geoff contributed to the 14-19 skills agenda and community languages developments; participated in improved programmes for schools requiring support; promoted good practice; liaised with key partners and stakeholders; represented Sheffield regionally and nationally; provided high-quality INSET for teachers and implemented national priorities for MFL.

Cost

• In order to cover our direct costs, e.g. catering and speaker expenses, we charge £50 to attend this event.
• Lunch and take-home resources will be provided.
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