Briefings on the new GCSE subject content

Our briefings on the new GCSE subject content are FREE online events and will develop your understanding of the GCSE changes and draw out the implications for teaching and assessment, answering key questions and providing a springboard for any curriculum and pedagogy development planning.

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Summer briefings on the new GCSE subject content

Understanding the new subject content for GCSE French, German and Spanish Format: online Timings: 3.30-4.30pm / 4.00-5.00pm  Dates: 4 May – 13 July Audience: MFL Heads of Department, Subject Leaders or MFL teachers. Cost: free Outline On 14 January, the Department for Education confirmed changes to the French, German and Spanish GCSEs, in line with…

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Survey: Perceptions of Primary Languages in England

A survey has been launched for the Progression in Primary Languages project at the Institute of Education, University of Reading, aiming to explore views on the KS2 Languages Programme of Study, approaches to assessment of primary languages, and beliefs about language teaching at this level (age 7 to 11).

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A new approach to foreign language learning

A digital game developed by the University of York and the National Centre for Excellence for Language Pedagogy (NCELP) in collaboration with the University of Reading, is helping to improve the way that children learn French, Spanish and German grammar.

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MFL asynchronous CPD course

Free self-study CPD Course: MFL Curriculum Design and Pedagogy for KS3 and GCSE Research-informed French, German and Spanish teaching at KS3 and KS4 for higher uptake and greater success at GCSE Our FREE CPD course offers an unparalleled opportunity for teachers to develop a comprehensive understanding of the 2016 Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Pedagogy Review…

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NCELP at Embrace MFL Conference 2022

NCELP is presenting a series of sessions at the Embrace MFL Conference on 20th June 2022 Monday 20 June 2022, 9.00am – 3.00pmLeyland Golf Club, Wigan Road, Leyland, PR25 5UD Victoria Hobson, Leader of CPD at NCELP, is presenting at the MFL Conference 2022 hosted by Embrace Teaching School Hub in Leyland, Lancashire. The day…

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