Implementation Decisions: Problems and Context A new blog series around the EEF's tool for making evidence-informed implementation decisions

Implementation Decisions: Problems and Context
What’s the problem, and what’s already going on? researchschool.org.uk/bradford/new...

Join the Grand Union LN Team in Birmingham on 16 June at the ASCL Conference for Strategic Leadership of Languages.

Find out more 👉 www.ascl.org.uk/langconf

Strengthening teaching isn’t always about doing something new.

Often it’s refining what you already do.

Small changes → clearer responses → better learning.

What’s one routine you’ve refined recently?

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Catch up with all the news from Little Sutton English Hub.

Schools can register their interest in a support programme for 2026 spanning Reception to KS3, plus a closer look at the new white paper and what it means for the implementation of the Writing Framework

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NCLE CPD Webinars An opportunity for you to join NCLE’s national community of languages teachers and explore some of the themes covered on the LEO platform alongside broader contextual and current issues.

NCLE CPD webinars on demand - catch up on previous webinars for free: any time, any place! 👉️ buff.ly/EBvOKI0

Free GCHQ Virtual Language Outreach sessions aimed at Year 8/9s

During this one-hour long session your pupils will hear about the importance of languages, GCHQ and the work our Language Analysts do, take part in an activity and have a chance to ask questions.

Register today: buff.ly/kKXbRnW

NCLE Symposium: AI and Languages Education How can we best harness the capabilities of AI tools while retaining the specific strengths and advantages of human-mediated approaches? NCLE was delighted to host an AI Symposium in November 2025…

NCLE Symposium: AI and Languages Education

All 10 AI Symposium presentations, including access to the recording and downloadable PowerPoint slides for each session from the event are available.

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#AI #Languages #MFL #NCLE

Why you matter. Why languages matter. And what we must do together. NCLE Director and Honorary Professor Bernardette Holmes MBE joined NCLE Consortium Partners Vicky Gough from the British Council, and Andrea Pfeil from the Goethe-Institut, to open ALL’s Language…

Why you matter. Why languages matter. And what we must do together

Bernardette Holmes MBE joined Vicky Gough from the British Council and Andrea Pfeil from the Goethe-Institut to open ALL’s Language World conference with a rallying call to all languages teachers and Headteachers 👉️ buff.ly/g7f23hH

Employ a language assistant at your school, college or university

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Sign up - it's nearly time for our webinar - 4 March, 3.30pm on Teams

There is still time to register for our free webinar, Exploring Language Curriculum Models.

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Register for our free webinar on 4 March Exploring Language Curriculum Models.

We explore how specific school contexts choose to navigate the MFL curriculum and the impact each model has on student engagement, success and other logistical and financial impact on the school itself.

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Join us for our next webinar, Exploring Language Curriculum Models

We will explore how specific school contexts choose to navigate the MFL curriculum and the impact each model has on student engagement, success and other logistical and financial impact on the school itself.

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Celebrate Speaking - a celebration of languages in education and community through speaking and performance

Each February a festival of language is held when your students can show off their language skills.

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Language Networks Our Language Networks are 14 strategic learning networks bringing together primary and secondary schools to share expertise, strengthen practice, and champion high-quality language learning.

Are you teaching languages in a primary, secondary, or heritage/community setting? Join your local NCLE Language Network to access research insights, facilitated CPD opportunities and connect with colleagues in your region.

German Week - 19 – 24 January 2026 - Goethe-Institut United Kingdom German Week from 19-24 January 2026 will bring activities that promote the learning of German to schools across the UK.

It's German Week!

19-24 January 2026

There are activities here for everyone - you don't have to be teaching German to take part!
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#ShoutOutForGerman

Start 2026 with some excellent CPD

Supporting Home Language Qualifications at GCSE is packed with advice on how to support pupils who intend to take an additional GCSE in their home language.

14 January, 3.30pm online

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#languages #MFL #NCLE

German Week - 19 – 24 January 2026 - Goethe-Institut United Kingdom German Week from 19-24 January 2026 will bring activities that promote the learning of German to schools across the UK.

German Week returns in 2026 with renewed energy and fresh inspiration: 19 – 24 January 2026

Start your planning with information and resources from the Goethe Institut:

Language Networks Our Language Networks are 14 strategic learning networks bringing together primary and secondary schools to share expertise, strengthen practice, and champion high-quality language learning.

Language Networks support all colleagues with a role in languages education in your school.

Connect with your local Language Network today.

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Exchange 2 Change - Creative Horizons - Goethe-Institut London - United Kingdom "Exchange2Change" is an exchange programme for young people (14-17 years) in Germany and the UK who have an interest in the creative industries (music, dance, film, literature).

“Exchange2Change” is an exchange programme for young people, aged between 14 and 17 who live in the UK and Germany. Applications are open until 14 December.

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Language Educators Online Welcome to Language Educators Online (LEO) – the free, flexible online platform dedicated exclusively to the professional development of languages teachers. Whether you’re just starting out or have…

Have you tried out Language Educators Online (LEO) – the free, flexible online platform dedicated exclusively to the professional development of languages teachers.

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The GCHQ National Language Competition All you need to know about the GCHQ National Language Competition

The GCHQ National Language Competition - 17 to 21 November

The National Language Competition (NLC) is a virtual competition for teams of 13-
14 year olds from around the UK to compete against each other to solve
language-based challenges and score points.

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#Language #MFL

The Language Show is the UK’s number one event for language learners, language teachers and everyone who loves languages.

14 - 16 November - virtual event

Speaker programme now available here buff.ly/vJ7k9P2

The Language World Submission Portal is open!

Central to the success of the Language World conference are the contributions of speakers taking about the things they love which inspire delegates & offer opportunities for personal engagement or collaboration.

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Connect and collaborate with teachers and pupils in a different country to foster a love of reading.

The British Council reading for pleasure guided partnership links 25 schools in the UK and 25 schools in Morocco.

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International Education Week
Start planning for International Education Week, 17th - 21st November!
Keep an eye on the British Council’s website for information about events, new resources and case studies to support your work.
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Supporting exchange between young people from the West Midlands and Germany led by Aston University.

Discuss experiences with, opportunities for and hurdles to youth exchange between the UK and Germany with various experts.

Monday, November 3

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Join us for this face-to-face teach meet which will focus heavily on the GCSE Speaking exam. This is also a fantastic opportunity to network with colleagues.

Read more and sign up by 16 October 👉 tinyurl.com/bddjuxfp

#MFL #Education

Newsletter alert 👏

Take a break and read the latest Grand Union newsletter 👉 buff.ly/Ed2bHFB

PD Alert 🚨

There is still time to sign up to our two part series:

How to be an Effective Leader of Pupil Premium & Disadvantage

Starting 16 October ➡️ read more and sign up: buff.ly/bqC2rJk

Exploring the best CPD for Language Teachers In this Teachers Talk Radio special, host Darren Lester is joined by Maud Waret, Silvia Bastow, and Joe Dale to explore the latest ideas in CPD for languages...

Teacher Talk Radio

Join Teachers Talk Radio, 6pm Thursday 9 October for a live discussion about Language Educators Online and CPD for languages teachers with Joe Dale, Maud Waret, Silvia Bastow.

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