The purpose of this group is to support middle leaders and teachers of languages. It aims to help them develop their knowledge and understanding of:
The curriculum
Subject-specific leadership
Subject knowledge
Subject-specific pedagogy
To sign up for this Community
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The meeting dates for 2026-27 are:
Autumn Term – Tue 20 Oct 2026
13:15 – 15:15 for subject leads – Essex Primary
15:45 – 16:45 for subject teachers – online
Spring Term – Tue 23 Mar 2027
13:15 – 15:15 for subject leads – Essex Primary
15:45 – 16:45 for subject teachers – online
Summer Term – Tue 29 Jun 2026
13:15 – 15:15 for subject leads – Essex Primary
15:45 – 16:45 for subject teachers – online
Network meetings
Reading & Research
Videos & Podcasts
Engaging with the wider community
Support with implementation
Case Studies
Language Trends 2023 (British Council, 2023)
Curriculum Research Review - Languages (Ofsted, 2021)
White Paper Primary Languages Policy in England (RIPL, 2019)
The National Curriculum Programmes of Study for Languages (DfE, 2013)
(coming soon)
Guidance Documents
Videos
A schools' guide to Implementation - Animation (EEF, 2024)
Newham Learning: Implementation (Newham Learning, 2022)
Templates
(coming soon)