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P01 Strategic leadership for languages in primary schools

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Date: November 25, 2009
Location: University of Manchester
Event type: Workshop

Summary

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. 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 language leaders when writing their 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 your languages coordinator and provide them with a clearly defined set of roles and responsibilities
  • Understand the context of primary languages curriculum development and 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 and/or subject surveys
  • Reflect your developments in primary languages through the SEF
  • Use documentation to improve schools’ own self evaluation processes in languages

Target audience

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

Trainer

Name: Geoff Swinn

This course will be delivered by Geoff Swinn. Geoff is 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 guest speaker expenses, we charge £50 to attend this event.
  • Refreshments will be provided.
  • Each participant will receive a USB stick containing all the course materials including PowerPoints and a variety of resources which can be used to disseminate training to colleagues.
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