Courses & Events
We offer a wide range of continuing professional development courses
New courses from September: £50 per one-day course
Links Professional Development Programme
Ten new Links professional development courses are now on offer in each of the regions. Written by nationally recognised experts and their development coordinated by SSAT, the courses address current priorities for languages and provide an innovative and inspiring programme.
The overall focus will be on raising achievement and increasing learners’ motivation. These courses will be relevant for all teachers and classroom assistants and will be delivered by a network of experienced trainers in the field.
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What's happening in your region?
More courses and events are available - please visit the Regional Centre pages for further information.
Primary teachers:
Strategic leadership for languages in primary schools: the primary languages landscape and the role of subject leaders
This course is important for Head teachers and subject coordinators. The course is divided into three modules. The first module will develop the role of the subject coordinator and cover generic skills, including leadership for languages and implementation of the curriculum. The second module will address the primary language landscape. It will explore the role of language learning at primary level, examine the KS2 framework and Impact of the Rose review and cover progression and transition. In addition, the second module will present possible models and the languages that could be taught. In the final module, participants will be offered a choice: either a case study presented by a regional Initial Teacher Training coordinator; or the exploration of a unit of work from QCA scheme of work.
| Location | Date | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 25th November 2009 | Book now |
| Nottingham | 2nd December 2009 | Book now |
| London | 9th December 2009 | Book now |
| Birmingham | 13th January 2010 | Book now |
| Newcastle | 22nd January 2010 | Book now |
| Cambridge | 26th January 2010 | Book now |
| Newcastle | 3rd March 2010 | Book now |
Integrating languages across the curriculum: planning a whole curriculum approach
This course is important for classroom teachers and subject coordinators. The course is made up of three modules. The first module covers the principles and concepts of the curriculum. The second module explores a whole curriculum approach. The third module addresses planning themes.
| Location | Date | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| London | 11th December 2009 | Book now |
| Nottingham | 27th January 2010 | Book now |
| Manchester | 28th January 2010 | Book now |
| Wolverhampton | 11th February 2010 | Book now |
| London | 25th February 2010 | Book now |
| Cambridge | 4th March 2010 | Book now |
| Devizes | 11th March 2010 | Book now |
| West Cumbria | 18th March 2010 | Book now |
Planning progression / transition within and across key stages
This course is important for experienced classroom teachers, subject leaders, Higher Level Teaching Assistants, and secondary partners. It will address progression, assessment, and tracking pupils’ progress. It will provide an overview from ASSET, and explore transition across key stages.
| Location | Date | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Bath | 24th November 2009 | Book now |
| Manchester | 1st December 2009 | Book now |
| Leeds | 25th January 2010 | Book now |
| Worcester | 27th January 2010 | Book now |
| Cambridge | 5th February 2010 | Book now |
| London | 10th February 2010 | Book now |
| Newcastle | 12th February 2010 | Book now |
The innovative classroom: embedding the KS2 framework and developing all the skills
This course is important for Newly Qualified Teachers, beginners, classroom teachers and Higher Level Teaching Assistants. This course is divided into three components. The first will explore innovative classroom strategies to embed the KS2 Framework. The second will address oral skills and literacy, and the third will explore intercultural understanding.
| Location | Date | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| London | 14th January 2010 | Book now |
| Isle of Wight | 27th January 2010 | Book now |
| London | 28th January 2010 | Book now |
| Bradford | 29th January 2010 | Book now |
| Southampton | 4th February 2010 | Book now |
| Hull | 11th March 2010 | Book now |
| Shrewsbury | 22nd March 2010 | Book now |
| Hull | 21st April 2010 | Book now |
| Cambridge | 30th June 2010 | Book now |
Secondary teachers:
Leading languages: making the case and developing the role
This course is important for subject leaders, Directors of specialism, senior leadership teams, Heads of Departments or Faculties. It will show you how to make the case for languages and how to promote the study of languages to the senior leadership team or governors, drawing on the key areas of intercultural understanding and the international dimension. It will cover what you need to know about developing your role and introduce you to alternative qualifications or case studies from schools.
| Location | Date | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham | 11th December 2009 | Book now |
| Cambridge | 19th January 2010 | Book now |
| Bath | 29th January 2010 | Book now |
| Hull | 18th February 2010 | Book now |
Innovative curriculum design in languages: exploring opportunities for a more engaging and meaningful curriculum
This course is important for classroom teachers and subject leaders. The course will show you how to re-invigorate learning through curriculum design, with particular reference to students' language, exploring opportunities to raise attainment and increase pupils' independence through a more engaging and meaningful curriculum. It will cover innovative curriculum design, meaningful contexts for meaningful learning, up-skilling for linguistic independence and raising expectations.
| Location | Date | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 15th December 2009 | Book now |
| Manchester | 12th January 2010 | Book now |
| Nottingham | 14th January 2010 | Book now |
| Newcastle | 23rd February 2010 | Book now |
| Scarborough | 25th February 2010 | Book now |
| London | 2nd March 2010 | Book now |
| Birmingham | 4th March 2010 | Book now |
| Bath | 5th March 2010 | Book now |
| West Cumbria | 25th March 2010 | Book now |
| Sheffield | 15th June 2010 | Book now |
The interactive classroom: moving the classroom walls
This course is important for all language practitioners and Higher Level Teaching Assistants. This course will explore the use of digital technology and interactive resources to support language learning, with particular reference to developing spoken language skills.
| Location | Date | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 7th December 2009 | Book now |
| Manchester | 8th December 2009 | Book now |
| Birmingham | 18th January 2010 | Book now |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 22nd February 2010 | Book now |
The renewed KS3 Framework: what is in it for me and my students?
This course is important for all language teachers and subject leaders. This course is divided into two sessions. The first session will address the changes to the KS3 framework from a teaching perspective. It will cover the objectives of the KS3 framework, assessment opportunities and pupils' progress. The second session will cover the use of the target language in the classroom and the use of online modules and training modules.
| Location | Date | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster | 23rd November 2009 | Book now |
| Hull | 23rd November 2009 | Book now |
| Birmingham | 25th November 2009 | Book now |
| Nottingham | 2nd December 2009 | Book now |
| Cambridge | 10th December 2009 | Book now |
| Manchester | 4th February 2010 | Book now |
| Bath | 23rd February 2010 | Book now |
| York | 2nd March 2010 | Book now |
| West Cumbria | 5th March 2010 | Book now |
| Scunthorpe | 17th March 2010 | Book now |
| Hull | 6th July 2010 | Book now |
Update on qualifications: pathways for languages
This course is aimed at all language teachers, Higher Level Teaching Assistants and Newly Qualified Teachers. This course is divided into two modules. The first module will explore the new GCSE, looking specifically at generic elements and the different exam boards, and at the controlled assessments, speaking and writing. The second module will cover the Languages Diploma and International Communication, and the third module will address what is allowed in the Additional Specialist Learning of the main diploma lines and other qualifications.
| Location | Date | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | 2nd December 2009 | Book now |
| London | 20th January 2010 | Book now |
| Huddersfield | 3rd February 2010 | Book now |
| Bath | 8th February 2010 | Book now |
| Birmingham | 22nd February 2010 | Book now |
| Nottingham | 26th February 2010 | Book now |
| Manchester | 1st March 2010 | Book now |
| West Cumbria | 22nd March 2010 | Book now |
Post-16 teachers:
Languages post 16: Exploring the impact of the new A level and other options and solutions
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.
| Location | Date | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Selby College | 2nd June 2010 | Book now |
