National Modern Foreign Languages Conference

RETURNING IN 2023

The National Modern Foreign Languages Conference explores the latest updates to curriculum content across KS4, the predicted impact of the changes on future exams and assessments, and how to effectively prepare learners through KS3 for this reformed approach to teaching and learning.

Through workshops and discussions, assess the latest best practice methods and strategies to enhance MFL teaching provision and improve attainment for all MFL pupils, ensuring these efforts are in line with the latest Ofsted inspection framework.

Join with peers and experts to discuss how to overcome the challenges around progress due to the pandemic and explore the future of MFL teaching and learning including through online provisions and the use of technology, and what continued catch-up provisions look like for language learning.

Our 2022 Speakers

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Judith Rowland Jones

Head of Curriculum: Languages,

AQA

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Dr Rowena Kasprowicz

Lecturer in Second Language Education

Institute of Education, University of Reading

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John Bald

Independent Literacy and Languages Consultant, Former Ofsted Lead Inspector

Panel Member, Review of Subject Content for GCSE Modern Foreign Languages, Department for Education

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Esmeralda Salgado

Independent MFL Consultant and CPD Provider

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Ian Bauckham CBE

CEO, Tenax Schools Trust and Chair, Ofqual

Panel Member, Review of Subject Content for GCSE Modern Foreign Languages, Department for Education

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Dr Rachel Hawkes

Co-Director, NCELP (National Centre for Excellence for Language Pedagogy)

Director of International Education and Research, Cam Academy Trust

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Kim Bower

Chair in Innovation in Languages Education, Sheffield Hallam University

Past President (2020-2022), Association for Language Learning

National Centre for Excellence for Language Pedagogy (NCELP)

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Dr Gianfranco Conti

Co-Author of Breaking the Sound Barrier, and Founder

Senior Qualification Manager for MFL

Pearson Edexcel

Why Attend?

Attendees will gain policy-led best practice insights and participate in workshops delivered by MFL experts. Delegates will learn new and innovative ideas for how to deliver outstanding MFL provision and how to overcome the impact of school closures on progress in MFL.

Explore the next steps towards delivering a nation of confident linguists with the help of the Centre for Excellence for Languages Pedagogy and Association for Language Learning

Access examples of best practice to gain new ideas for lesson plans and classroom exercises

Understand how to improve pupil attainment through effective teaching pedagogy

Evaluate the outcomes of the 2022 assessment season and how to support future GSCE and A level students in light of COVID-19

Discuss practical strategies for supporting grammar and vocabulary development in pupils

Network with leading MFL professionals from across the country to share best practice and guidance

Testimonials

An insightful and interesting day with a lot of useful information

Associate Senior Leader, Henry Beaufort School

This was an excellent opportunity to meet like-minded professionals and share ideas and concerns

Head of MFL, Cramlington Learning Village

A really informative day.

Head of MFL, Ellesmere Park High School

A must for MFl teachers

Second in Languages, Birkdale School

Excellent event. Knowledgeable and innovative speakers with a wealth of experience. Very professional.

Subject Leader MFL, Selson High School

Excellent speakers with insightful information throughout. Brilliant ideas to trial with students and constantly keeping the passion for MFL going

Teacher of Spanish, Plume Academy

Strategic Partner

The Schools & Academies Show is the UK’s leading education policy event which takes place bi-annually in April at the ExCeL, London and in November at the NEC, Birmingham.

Strategically support by the DfE & ESFA, the shows are designed to bring together school leaders, dynamic educators, and association officials to assess the government’s latest priorities that will power change across the education community.

With over 120 influential speakers, 50 hours of accredited CPD content, and 200 market-leading suppliers, the shows are aimed to equipped visitors with the resources, tools and guidance needed to address the most pressing challenges impacting education.

Visit The Schools and Academies Show Website here.