P01 Strategic leadership for languages in primary schools

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.

P02 Integrating languages across the curriculum

This course will allow teachers to work together to understand the guiding principles of integrating languages and other curriculum areas. Delegates will be given lots of practical examples of activities to use and resources to support planning integrated curricula. There will be opportunities to evaluate critically any current links that exist and to strengthen and develop these . Delegates will not be required to have any prior knowledge of the Key Stage 2 framework for languages.

P03 Planning progression and transition within and across key stages

This course will give teachers the opportunity to consider different views of progression in the primary setting and beyond. Delegates will be shown how the Key Stage 2 Framework for Languages should be used as a progression tool and will discuss approaches to assessment against the framework expectations and outcomes. There will also be a sharp focus on the experience of Year 7 learners and their teachers and the potential impact of well managed transition. Delegates will not be required to have any prior knowledge of the Key Stage 2 or 3 framework.

P04 The innovative classroom: embedding the KS2 framework

Understanding the context of the Key Stage 2 framework for languages and how it is structured is an essential part of preparing your school for statutory provision of languages in the curriculum. Having a good repertoire of teaching strategies and ideas that are rooted in the Key Stage 2 Framework for Languages is what most primary teachers want to develop.

Knowing how to approach teaching and learning in the strands of literacy, oracy and intercultural understanding is new territory for many teachers and the practical sessions of this course address this very clearly.

The course is very interactive and practical. You will not be required to have any prior knowledge of the Key Stage 2 framework.

S01 Leading languages; making the case and developing the role

In Leading Languages, you will discover how to make the case for languages across the whole school and beyond! Special events and celebrations will be discussed and colleagues will share ideas which have worked for them. You will also have time to think about the key ways in which you can help colleagues in your department get the learning right, something which is so vital to recruit learners beyond Key Stage 3!

S02 Innovative curriculum design in languages: exploring opportunities for a more engaging and meaningful curriculum

The course is very interactive and practical. Delegates will be given time to explore the principles of the New Secondary Curriculum and consider the implications for KS3 and KS4 curriculum design in languages. There will be practical examples from other schools and case studies for delegates to take back to school and disseminate and discuss with other colleagues in to facilitate departmental or whole-school developments. Teachers will be shown how the principles of innovative curriculum design are reflected in the Renewed Key Stage 3 Framework for Languages and in the revised GCSE criteria.

S03 The interactive classroom: moving the classroom walls

In its most recent report on Languages, Ofsted noted that there was still a need to develop a clear framework for ‘spontaneous’ use of the target language, as speaking remains an area in which many of our pupils struggle. If you are seeking new and exciting ways of promoting speaking work in your classroom or department, this is the course for you!

With the focus of the day firmly on practical, tried and tested strategies, you will leave with a wide range of ideas to help your pupils becoming more motivated and confident when speaking, which could lead to improved attainment at GCSE.

S04 The renewed KS3 framework – what is in it for me and my students?

The renewed KS3 Framework for Languages gives a practical structure to help teachers to secure this progression and this course will allow teachers time to consider it in context, to discuss ideas with other colleagues and to return to school with a clear rationale for how and why the KS3 Framework for Languages should be used.

The course is very interactive and practical. You will not be required to have any prior knowledge of the current or previous framework.

S05 Update on qualifications

With engagement and attainment in Languages now being measured in school league tables it is vital that schools make the right decisions about post-14 options. If you are currently teaching GCSE, or teaching KS3 with a view to the future, this course will leave you with great ideas on how to make pupils’ post-14 language learning experience a successful one!

FE01 Exploring the impact of new A level and other options

This course is important for all sixth form tutors, teachers, and course leaders. This course is divided into two modules. The first module explores the impact of the new A level, and will provide advice and toolkits for teaching to mixed audiences. The second module will cover alternatives to A level and other options for students.