Grand Union CPD

Exploring Language Curriculum Models

With Session recording and resources available

4 March 2026
@ 03:30 pm – 04:30 pm

This special webinar is dedicated to the findings of our research project on the impact of different curriculum models. We explored 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. We are delighted to welcome some guest speakers to this session who will be able to share more specific insight.

Slide deck available here

Embedding Phonics into the Curriculum

With Georgina Jackson

13 November 2025
@ 03:30 pm – 04:30 pm

In this session we explored more specifically how to successfully embed these valuable skills into your MFL curriculum for more sustained practice and to work towards mastery.

The resources can be downloaded via the links below:

Embedding Phonics into the Curriculum_ Nov 2025 (2)

Spontaneous speech and the new GCSE speaking exam: Face to Face Teachmeet

With Resources available

22 October 2025
@ 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm

This face-to-face teachmeet, focussed heavily on the GCSE Speaking exam. The session included:

A thorough overview of marking and moderating against assessment criteria.
Sharing of CPD on how to prepare for the speaking exam.
Consideration into how we can develop genuine spontaneous speech, with examples and emerging success stories shared by schools across the region.

The resources can be downloaded via the links below:

GCSE speaking exam – delegate slides

Padlet – Grand Union Ideas Board

NF Higham Lane School – Year 11 French speaking trial exam revision lessons Foundation student version

NF Higham Lane School – Year 11 French speaking trial exam revision lessons Higher student version

NF Higham Lane School – French speaking trial exam revision lessons Higher – teacher version

NF Higham Lane School – Year 11 French speaking trial exam revision lessons Foundation – teacher version

Year NF Higham Lane School – 11 French speaking trial exam revision lessons Higher – teacher version

This session will be repeated:
18th November 2025. Session led by the Trent and Tame Language Network at Arthur Terry School, B74 4RZ between 13.00 – 16.00.

3rd December 2025. Session led by Swanswell Language Network at Sydney Stringer Academy, CV1 5LY between 13:00-16:00

AI: Enhancing MFL Provision

With Esther Woodburn

26 February 2025
@ 03:30 pm – 04:30 pm

This webinar aims to deliver key information surrounding AI, and guidance on how to maximise its use within the MFL setting.

Slide deck available here

EEF Implementation in MFL

With Session recording available

5 February 2025
@ 03:30 pm – 04:30 pm

This webinar is led by Grand Union Hub Lead, Emily Stallard and Tudor Grange Research School Director, Tom Pole who explore how we can use research from the Education Endowment Foundation to enhance MFL Provision.

Slide deck available here