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The National Languages Strategy for England PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 11 May 2011 23:00

'In the knowledge society of the 21st century, language competence and intercultural understanding are not optional extras, they are an essential part of being a citizen'

In 2011 the new Government withdrew support from the National Languages Strategy. In future nearly all funding is to be devolved to schools. Pending the Curriculum Review only some limited central support for languages is to be retained.

The National Languages Strategy - Languages for All: Languages for Life A strategy for England was launched at the end of 2002 after a long period of consultation and on the basis of advice from many quarters. It had three overarching objectives:

  • To improve the learning and teaching of languages
  • To introduce a recognition system
  • To increase the number of people studying languages

The Strategy was further strengthened by The Languages Review (of 2006/7 which proposed a range of policies and actions to strengthen language capability and take-up in schools. Many of these were implemented, at least partially, between 2007 and 2010.

For an overview of the progress made between 2002 and 2010 and a perspective on the future, please click here.
 
The Government underlines the importance of Primary Languages Thursday 26 August PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 00:00

Despite the decision not to proceed with the new primary curriculum which would have included languages as statutory in Key Stage 2, the new Government has confirmed its commitment to the importance of primary languages.  It believes that languages are important for the social and economic future of the country and that they help young people to understand the world and its cultures.  Existing funding for primary languages continues until 2011 and is intended in particular to support workforce development.  What happens after that will depend on the outcomes of the spending review and also on the review of the National Curriculum due to begin this autumn.

To read the Government statement in full click here
 
PRIMARY LANGUAGES UPSKILLING PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 28 May 2010 00:00
Following the successful launch of the Languages Upskilling Specification last autumn 9 regional briefings sessions were held in Links Centres for Local Authorities and potential training providers in Higher and Adult Education. The response was extremely positive and in many parts of the country partnerships are being established in order to develop a programme of support. To assist this process CILT is organising four follow up events at which possible approaches and link to the Key Stage 2 Framework will be discussed. For further details contact CILT: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 


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