MFL Primary Strategy CPD details 2009-2010
Courses pre-fixed with a MLS code are not charged for and supply cover, where appropriate is paid following
attendance.
Courses pre-fixed with a MLN code are not charged for but there is no funding to support teacher release
Courses pre-fixed with a MLB code carry a charge for attendance and there is no funding available to
support teacher release. There is CPD money placed in CELL budgets to cover these types of courses.
Contacts:
Lorna Harvey : lorna.harvey@staffordshire.gov.uk tel 01785278804
Jim Fisher : jim.fisher@staffordshire.gov.uk tel 01785277951
CPD team tel 01785277932
Teaching French to Primary children “language and methods” phase 1
Description
This course is suitable for beginners or near beginners of French, who are teaching children the language in
curriculum time. Sessions are free and £75 towards supply costs will be paid for up to 25 participants after
attendance at each session.
How to register
Would-be participants must contact Lorna Harvey or Jim Fisher to express an interest in this course.
After receiving confirmation of eligibility, they should register in the usual way by contacting the CPD
team on 01785 277932.
Code
MLS43201
Autumn start
MLS43202
Spring start
Day /date
Starts 21st
September 2009
pm
Further dates:
12/10pm,2/11pm,
16/11am,30/11am,
14/12am, 11/1pm,
25/1am, 8/2pm
Starts 8th March
2010 am
Further dates:
15/3pm,29/3am,
19/4pm,10/5am,
24/5pm, 7/6pm
21/6am, 5/7pm
am /
pm
various
Venue / room
Note
Kingston
9 half day sessions
between 21st Sept.
and Feb 2010
various
Kingston
9 half day sessions
between 8th March
and July 2010
Teaching Spanish to Primary children “language and methods” phase 1
Description
This course is suitable for beginners or near beginners of Spanish, who are teaching children the language
in curriculum time. Sessions are free and £75 towards supply costs will be paid for up to 25 participants after
attendance at each session.
How to register
Would-be participants must contact Lorna Harvey or Jim Fisher to express an interest in this course.
After receiving confirmation of eligibility, they should register in the usual way by contacting the CPD
team on 01785 277932.
Code
MLS43001
Autumn start
Day /date
Starts 28th September 2009 pm
Further dates: 13/10am, 22/10am,
9/11pm,27/11am,9/12pm,7/1am,25/1pm,10/2pm
am /
pm
various
Venue / room
Kingston
Note
9 half day
sessions
between 28th
Sept. and
Feb 2010
MLS43002
Spring start
Starts 23rd February 2010 am
Further dates: 10/3pm, 29/3pm,
22/4am,12/5pm, 25/5am, 14/6pm,
30/6am,15/7am
various
Kingston
9 half day
sessions
between 22nd
Feb and July
2010
Teaching French to Primary children “language and methods” phase 2
Description
This course is suitable for teachers who have attended our phase 1 course or who have a basic level of
French already. The course will consider how to ensure progression in French and how to develop the
language learning skills of pupils by focusing on the KS2 FWK objectives for years 4 to 6. It will
incorporate some of the units of the QCA schemes of work for years 4 to 6, and will explore possibilities
for cross-curricular work. The course would be more appropriate for teachers who are teaching pupils
who have had a year or more of French already or those wanting to continue to improve their French
after completing a phase 1 course.
How to register
To discuss whether you are eligible to register for a place please contact Lorna Harvey or Jim Fisher
BEFORE trying to register. After receiving confirmation of eligibility, you should then register in the usual
way by contacting the CPD team on 01785 277932.
Code
MLS 43301
Day /date
am /
pm
Starts 8th Oct 2009
am
Further dates:
4/11am, 2/12am,
11/12pm, 26/1am,
12/2am, 18/3pm,
31/3am
Venue / room
Kingston
Note
8 half day sessions
between 8th Oct 09
and March 2010
Teaching Spanish to Primary children “language and methods” phase 2
Description
This course is suitable for teachers who have attended our phase 1 course or who have a basic level of
Spanish already. The course will consider how to ensure progression in Spanish and how to develop the
language learning skills of pupils by focusing on the KS2 FWK objectives for years 4 to 6. It will
incorporate some of the units of the QCA schemes of work for years 4 to 6, and will explore possibilities
for cross-curricular work. The course would be more appropriate for teachers who are teaching pupils
who have had a year or more of Spanish already or those wanting to continue to improve their Spanish
after completing a phase 1 course.
How to register
To discuss whether you are eligible to register for a place please contact Lorna Harvey or Jim Fisher
BEFORE trying to register. After receiving confirmation of eligibility, you should then register in the usual
way by contacting the CPD team on 01785 277932.
Code
MLS 43101
Day /date
Starts 21st Sept
2009 (am)
Further dates :
21/10 am,
20/11am,7/12pm,
14/1am, 3/2am.
5/3am, 25/3pm
am /
pm
Venue / room
Kingston
Note
8 half day sessions
between 21st Sept
09 and March 2010
7-14 conference : progression in language learning
Description
This one day conference provides an opportunity for colleagues involved in co-ordinating languages to focus
on progression and explore how teachers can build upon the skills pupils are acquiring in primary schools,
specifically in terms of MFL. The conference is aimed at secondary subject leaders of MFL (or a colleague
leading with primary liaison within the department) to attend with a representative from a primary school
within the CELL. Wherever possible, one of the two colleagues should be the CELL co-ordinator. Colleagues
will be invited to choose from a range of workshops which will disseminate the work of a number of
Staffordshire CELLs involved in a national 7-14 project. There will also be an opportunity to hear from
colleagues from outside the authority about their work with transition and how it is impacting on the KS3
curriculum.
Places are restricted to 100 and limited to 2 places per CELL so early booking is strongly recommended
How to register
As places are limited for this conference, schools should ensure registration is done through CELL coordinators, who should contact the CPD team on 01785277932 giving names of delegates, schools and the
CELL they represent. For CELLS with more than 1 high school / middle school or if you are uncertain about
eligibility, please get in touch with Lorna Harvey to clarify the number of spaces available for your CELL.
Code
CNN411101
Day /date
2nd October 09
am /
pm
All
day
Venue / room
Kingston
Note
2 free places per
CELL (1 high
school, primary
school)
Cell Coordinator meetings
Description
Network and update meetings for all CELL co-ordinators. Wherever possible all CELL co-ordinators should
attend. There is no charge for the sessions. Money towards supply costs has been allocated to CELL
budgets for attendance at these meetings. CELL co-ordinators are asked to put these 3 dates in their diaries
and register using the code below, which will mean they are registered for all three sessions.
How to register
By contacting the CPD team on 01785277932
Code
MLN43801
MLN43801
MLN43801
Day /date
14h Sept 2009.
15th Jan 2010
29th April 2010
am/pm
am
am
am
Venue / room
Kingston
Kingston
Kingston
Note
Primary languages coordinators’ development day Spring 2010
Description
For ALL co-ordinators of languages in primary and middle schools. An opportunity to network and attend
workshops. Choices of workshops will be available for certain sessions. This is a free course and £150
towards supply costs will be paid into individual school budgets after attendance. Maximum of 80 places so
early booking recommended.
How to register
By contacting the CPD team on 01785277932
Code
MLS43401
Day /date
5th Feb 2010
am/pm
All day
Venue / room
Kingston
Note
all coordinators
80 places
Primary FLA Mentors’ Induction (non host) Autumn 2009
Description
An essential briefing session for nominated FLA mentors in primary schools which are not designated as the
FLA’s HOST school. The brieifing considers practical administrative and pastoral concerns and
responsibilities but foucsses on ideas to make best use of the FLA as a uniquely authentic resource. There is
no charge and supply cover is paid following attendance
How to register
Contact the CPD team on 01785 277932 and book a place in the normal way. If you are uncertain about
eligibility contact Jim fisher
Code
MLS42501
Day /date
9th Sept 2009
am/pm
pm
Venue / room
Kingston
Note
Primary languages coordinators’ network sessions 2009- 2010
Description
For ALL co-ordinators of languages in primary and middle schools. An opportunity to network and receive
updates on developments in November and in March. The same session will be repeated in 4 different
venues. There is no charge for these sessions but there is no funding to support teacher release
How to register
Contact the CPD team on 01785277932
Code
MLN44802
MLN44801
MLN44803
MLN44804
MLN44904
MLN44903
MLN44902
MLN44901
Day /date
11/11/09
13/11/09
17/11/09
18/11/09
17/03/10
19/03/10
24/03/10
23/03/10
time
13.30-15.15
13.30-15.15
13.30-15.15
13.30-15.15
13.30-15.15
13.30-15.15
13.30-15.15
13.30-15.15
Venue / room
Burton Teachers Centre
Kingston
Seabridge
Pendrell Hall
Pendrell Hall
Seabridge
Burton Teachers Centre
Kingston
Modern Languages in Early Years and KS1
Description
3 half day linked sessions. This is a re-run of the course run in 2008-9.The 3 sessions are NOT language
specific and aimed at teachers teaching a language in Early Years or KS1. Participants are also invited
to register for a 4th session (French / German / Spanish language) which will provide an opportunity to
learn some key vocabulary and structures which they will find useful when teaching Early Years and
KS1 pupils. These sessions are for beginners in learning the chosen language. The additional language
sessions may also be booked by teachers not attending the 3 linked sessions.
Booking
Would-be participants must contact Lorna Harvey to express an interest in this course. After receiving
confirmation of eligibility, they should register in the usual way by contacting the CPD team on
01785277932.
Code
MLS 44601
Day /date
Fri 18th sept
Mon 8th Feb
Wed 21st April
Time
pm
am
am
Venue / room
Kingston
Note
Opportunity to
register for a 4th
session (one of the
choices below)
Time
am
Venue / room
Kingston
Note
Venue / room
Kingston
Note
French language for Early Years / KS1
Code
MLS45401
Day /date
1st Feb 2010
Spanish language for Early Years / KS1
Code
MLS45501
Day /date
18th Jan 2010
Time
pm
German language for Early Years / KS1
Code
MLS45601
Day /date
3rd Dec 09
Time
am
Venue / room
Kingston
Note
CELL development opportunities:
These sessions (outlined below) are offered to CELL group representatives. Each CELL is given an
allocation of either £1,000 (for CELLs with up to 8 members) or £1,500 (for CELLS with 8 or more members).
This allocation is additional to the fixed formula grant and MUST be spent on the “Development” activities.
CELLS should agree their own priorities and identify at least 4 opportunities to access. The courses are
charged at £100 for a full day and £50 for a half day. The cost to the CELL budget including supply is £250
for a full day and £125 for a half day where the supply subsidy is calculated at £150 full and £75 half. CELL
coordinators will have received details on application, costing and charging procedures. Both primary and
secondary colleagues are welcome to attend these sessions.
How to register for all CELL development activities listed below
Schools should decide as a CELL group which teachers and schools will be attending which courses, and
include these details in part B of the CELL action plan. Teachers named will be registered automatically and
receive a programme for the course 2-3 weeks prior to the course date.
CELL development opportunity : KS2 FW for MFL – progression in language learning skills
This session will provide colleagues, either from the primary or secondary sector, with an opportunity to
become more familiar with the KS2 framework for languages. It will also explore how to use this cruicial
document in planning to ensure progression in language learning.
Code
MLB42402
Day /date
22nd January 2010
Time
am
Venue / room
Kingston
Note
CELL development opportunity : Creative use of the interactive whiteboard in MFL
A one-day hands-on course on the use of the interactive whiteboard in teaching languages .These 2 courses
will provide an opportunity to consider how key features of activ studio and powerpoint might be effectively
used to develop exciting activities for language lessons.
Code
MLB 43601
Day /date
10th Dec 2009
Time
All day
Venue / room
Kingston
MLB 43701
11th March 2010
All day
Kingston
Note
For beginners or
teachers / TAs with
basic skills (eg.can
write on the board,
save flipcharts, but
only use a limited
number of the tools
For teachers who
use a whiteboard
already (eg. use the
library, paste
images, use a
number of the basic
tools), but who wish
to improve their
skills in order to
develop a wider
range of activities for
language lessons.
CELL development opportunity : Improving French pronunciation
A new course for teachers / TA’s with a basic knowledge of French only (for eg. up to GCSE level), who
would like to improve their pronunciation. Participants will be taught some of the key sound – spelling
patterns to enable them to be more confident when speaking the language, but should also gain ideas for
how they might focus on this area in language lessons.
Code
MLB45201
Day /date
5th November
2009
Time
am
Venue / room
Kingston
Note
CELL development opportunity : planning for languages in the creatve curriculum
A number of schools which have languages in curriculum time are now exploring how this subject can be
further embedded, to provide more cross-curricular links and ultimately to link in with the creative curriculum.
This course will consider how to plan towards this, explore how some of the QCA units might support us and
share initial ideas of where to go for possible resoucres and materials.
Code
MLB 43501
Day /date
26th November
2009
Time
All day
Venue / room
Kingston
Note
CELL development opportunity : Assessing Primary Languages
This session will consider models of good practice for how teachers might assess languages in primary
classrooms.
Code
MLB 44110
Day /date
22th March 2010
Time
am
Venue / room
Kingston
Note
CELL development opportunity : Differentiating in the languages classroom for mixed experience,
mixed ability and mixed age
This session will share practical ideas for planning and teaching where there is a range of prior learning
experiences in the class.
Code
MLB50301
Day /date
17th June 2010
Time
am
Venue / room
Kingston
Note
Developing intercultural Understanding through another language
These sessions may be a way forward for schools which are for example
 teaching one language, such as French, and wish to include a small amount of another language in
order to add breadth to the learning experiences of pupils
 looking for a way of developing intercultural awareness and understanding throughout the school
 wanting to develop further ideas to include in the creative curriculum
 considering how they might develop languages in KS1
The course will share a range of resources and lesson plans which classroom teachers could adapt and
deliver in both Key Stage 1 and 2. Teachers will leave the course with a set of resources. There is no
assumption that a teacher will have any knowledge of the language before the session. The materials will
incorporate a small amount of language (eg greetings linked to festivals, a few numbers and colours), but the
focus will be to consider the culture of the country.
CELL development opportunity : Developing Intercultural Understanding : A look at Chinese culture
and language
Code
MLB45301
9th
Day /date
Dec 2009
Time
am
Venue / room
Kingston
Note
CELL development opportunity : Developing Intercultural Understanding : A look at German culture
and language
Code
MLB50201
Day /date
21st June 2010
Time
am
Venue / room
Kingston
Note
LSG (local support group) twilight sessions for Staffs / Stoke
Twilight sessions at various venues throughout the county. Free attendance and snacks to anyone
interested. Proposed initial sessions will be advertised on the following website in the near future
http://www.primarylanguages.org.uk/professional%20development/local%20support%20groups/west%20mid
lands/staffordshire.aspx