The CILT Cymru Compact
CILT Cymru's main focus since 2002 has been to reverse the decline in numbers of pupils studying MFL in key stage 4 and beyond. To this end, CILT Cymru launched its Compact scheme for schools and LEAs.
In 2008, only 28% of 16 year olds studied a modern foreign language to GCSE level. This shows an alarming drop from the 1994 level of 55%. Yet in today's increasingly globalised economy, language skills are becoming more and more of an asset for both employment and travel.
The CILT Cymru Compact scheme was set up to involve schools in project work with CILT Cymru. The aim of these projects was to improve teaching and learning in MFL at KS3 thereby raising standards and uptake at KS4 and beyond. To date more than 70 schools across Wales have been involved in Compact projects. To view details and case studies please click here
For training modules, go to the Advice and Training section
How to apply: click here for an application form
CILT Cymru is tasked by the Welsh Assembly Government, through its national languages strategy Languages Count to work in partnership with local authorities to support the teaching and learning of modern foreign languages in a focused way. Many LAs in Wales do not have the capacity among advisory staff to provide specialist MFL advice.
CILT Cymru's language teaching advisers can work in partnership with local authority colleagues to provide this specialist input. In a national context of increased collaboration, partnership with CILT Cymru's professional advisers will enable teachers, schools and groups of schools to work together to improve teaching and learning in modern foreign languages.
CILT Cymru has worked in partnership with four LEAs over the past six years, Denbighshire, NPT , Swansea and Flintshire. New Compact agreements for 2010-11 are being drawn up with Pembrokeshire, Blaenau Gwent, Cardiff and Conwy.
How to apply: contact Kristina Hedges or Ciara Brennan
