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Don’t miss this timely webinar exploring the new GCSE in modern languages.

We will review the experience of this first examination of the new specification through the lens of teachers and learners.

Join us for an evidence-based discussion on the potential for the new GCSE to reverse declining participation and inspire more young people to opt for languages.

This webinar is delivered by Trent and Tame LN.

Join colleagues from across the Trent and Tame Language Network as we reflect on and share the work done since our face-to-face CPD session in June, exploring whether languages have a PR problem.  Hear from teachers and HODS who have made small tweaks to their provision, and find out whether it’s starting to have the desired effect!

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How can language classrooms become creative spaces where learners can not only develop language skills but also encounter new ways of thinking and being, embrace difference, and begin to see the world through multiple perspectives.

Join us to explore the distinctive contribution language learning can make to developing open-minded, empathetic, and culturally agile young people. We will be considering how intercultural learning can transform not only what learners know, but how they think, connect, and respond to others.

87 sessions across three days including Tracy from Trent and Tame LN on cross-phase collaboration and Georgina from Grand Union LN on leveraging the value of all languages.​

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Join us to explore how AI can support, enrich, and inspire language learning while remaining firmly human-mediated. We will explore three ways in which AI can support languages in the classroom: automation, augmentation, and amplification.

We will think about how AI can reduce routine tasks, releasing more time for the teacher to focus on teaching, and how AI can enhance learning, and open greater possibilities for creativity and communication.

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In a world of machine translation, why does language learning remain an essential skill? Because language learning offers something that technology cannot: in addition to developing communication skills in multiple languages, language learning develops transversal skills, attitudes, and dispositions highly valued by employers such as critical thinking, problem-solving, cultural agility, and empathy, enabling young people to navigate difference and mediate across cultures. Languages open doors to career opportunities and international experience.

Join us to explore the powerful case for languages and why choosing a language could be the smartest choice a young person can make.

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With the new curriculum for languages providing a catalyst for change, how can we create a more coherent experience of language learning across key stages.

Join us to explore practical approaches to curriculum planning and cross-phase cooperation. Discover how to unlock the potential of the new curriculum through close collaboration and greater clarity in national expectations.

Let’s challenge our assumptions and develop a shared vision to strengthen progression between primary and secondary schools. Working together, we can provide an inspiring and enriching journey into language(s) and culture(s) that begins at age seven and can last a lifetime.

In this session we reflected on this summer’s exam series with teachers and leaders following the Edexcel Specification. Discussion, and sharing of ideas, provided an opportunity to reflect on actions to improve on this year’s results.

Resources:

Reflecting on the AQA Summer 26 GCSE MFL Exams

Languages for All Birmingham Hub Summer 26 Exams

AQA Padlet

In this session we reflected on this summer’s exam series with teachers and leaders following the Edexcel Specification. Discussion, and sharing of ideas, provided an opportunity to reflect on actions to improve on this year’s results.

Resources:

220926 Reflecting on the Summer 26 Exams – Edexcel

Reflecting on the Edexcel Summer 26 GCSE MFL Exams

Languages for All Birmingham Hub

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

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)

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

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

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

Join us for the second part of our deep dive into phonics in the language classroom! This session will be held online, as part of our Webinar series.

Slide deck available here

Resources available here

Moving from receptive to productiveReceptive to Productive Webinar with our Specialist Teacher, Esther Woodburn.

Slide deck available here

Revamping Reading Webinar with our Specialist Teacher, Christine McCaffrey.

Slide deck available here

Familiarity with Phonics Webinar hosted by Specialist Teacher and Language Hub Deputy Lead, Georgina Jackson.

Session slide deck available here