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KS2 Funding
The Better Schools Fund
circular for
April 2008-09

is now with LEAs

KS2 FINAL REPORT
Feb 2007

The Welsh Assembly Government's
Key Stage 2 Modern Foreign Languages Pilot


Teaching & Learning in Scotland


The revised Junior European Portfolio is available HERE in English and Welsh

 


 

 

 

KS2 Primary Project HOMEPAGE

PHASE 1: 2003 - 2006

PHASE 2: 2006 - 2009
Participating Schools in KS2 Pilot Transition from KS2 - KS3

Evaluation of the Project

Interactive Websites
of the Month

Primary Resources

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Triple Literacy Action Research

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International School Partnerships

   

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*NEW*
Getting Started with primary languages


What's new for Key Stage 2 ?



 
Looking for TRAINING?

 
 

"I would like to develop a
modern foreign language in KS2"

find out more...
 


"I would like to improve my own
language skills for the KS2 classroom"

find out more...

 

Linguafun are currently offering free access to schools and pupils to the Christmas activities. Please visit www.linguafun.eu , click ‘Enter’ and follow the instructions. There is a free to enter Sudoku competition, the prize for the winning pupil is an electronic Sudoku game and a year subscription to the Linguafun website for their school. To obtain your free password you will need to email schools@linguafun.eu and be able to supply your school email address. The supporting materials are also available and can be emailed to you at the same time as the password should you require them.

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NOW AVAILABLE...

"Getting Started" Guidance to support the Introduction of a Modern Foreign Language in Key Stage 2.


This CILT Cymru guidance has been commissioned by the Welsh Assembly Government to disseminate the innovation and good practice emerging from the KS2 MFL Pilot Project (2003-2009). It provides step by step guidance, designed for primary, secondary school or LEA staff, specialists and non-specialists alike, wanting to introduce or develop provision of a MFL in KS2.
 
The pack focuses on:
  • the benefits of an early start;
  • building partnerships between clusters of primary and secondary schools to facilitate provision of a MFL in KS2;
  • accessing funding;
  • good practice and ideas for classroom activities based on the non-statutory framework for MFL in KS2;
  • good practice in transition from KS2-KS3 and how secondary schools can build on the early start
  • practical advice, planning templates, useful contacts and ideas for resources.

Click HERE for more information and to pre-order a hard copy / CDROM of the guidance (available Dec 08)


The Junior Language Challenge

This unique competition was set up to give thousands of children across the country a headstart in learning languages.

Experts agree that the more practice we all have at learning a new language - any language at all - the better we become at picking up a new tongue. And the younger, the better.

This competition challenges primary school children to learn up to three languages in under 9 months, starting with Greek!

Want to take the Challenge - read more here!


French and PE - "Take 10 en francais"

A lovely new resource from Devon Educational Services for schools looking to generate whole school improvement by engaging children in Daily Physical Activity. Contains 2 CDs, 1 DVD, bilingual activity outlines and an easy to use teacher's guide. In it you will find dozens of action rhymes and songs, activities for small spaces, coordination and manipulation challenges, running and chasing games.

Download flyer (pdf 73kb)


The new CILT Primary EZINE has now replaced the old NACELL Bulletin and can be delivered directly to your inbox. It is published three times a year and contain the latest news in the sector, links to good practice examples, information and advice. To subscribe for free, register your details on the CILT website: http://www.cilt.org.uk/

BSF - Better Schools Fund: April 2008-2011

Priority 1C for 3 years is:
"The Introduction of a modern foreign language in Key Stage 2"

This area is therefore eligble for grant support via your LEA.

It is envisaged that clusters of schools work together with their local Comprehensive schools(s) to enrich KS2, support Transition arrangements and maximise impact at KS3.

Each LEA will have their own arangements/plans for this area of eligibility, so consult your local BSF representative to find out what possible activity is planned for schools within your authority.

MFL at KS2 will remain an Assembly Priority Area for 3 years:
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11


Click HERE for more information about this LEA funding...


The Primary Languages training zone WEBSITE

CILT, the National Centre for Languages has developed a new online training zone for leaders, teachers and trainers involved in the planning and delivery of languages at Key Stage 2. The Primary Languages website offers practical support and video examples of primary classroom interaction and best practice in embedding languages into the primary curriculum. The site is aimed at both specialists and non-specialists who are introducing or already teaching any languages at Key Stage 2.

FREE software for Pilot schools: ic language are GIVING FREE a one year subscription to MelvinJunior to all schools participating in the CILT Cymru primary languages pilot scheme in Wales (this site licence is worth £150). To find out more click here