Kate Percival, experienced language teacher, subject coordinator and PLN trainer will deliver a 90 minute highly interactive session to boost your skills and confidence as MFL Subject Lead with focus on great practice in PLN network schools.

This session is open to PLN Members only. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact us if you are unable to book. If interest is high, we will be repeating the session every half term.

The session will be delivered via Zoom.

Agenda TBC :
In this session, we are delighted to welcome winners of last year's Planet Awards to share their experience in primary languages

Price

Premium Members - free

School Members - £9.99

To book, please follow this link

Developing Leadership in Primary Languages

This is an all day, interactive course where existing or aspiring subject leaders are able to share ideas, ask questions and gain advice under the guidance of an experienced primary language teacher, leader and trainer. They leave feeling motivated and energised to lead Primary Languages in their school.

Focused around the 5 principles of Primary Languages

• Effective Coordination

• Teaching & Learning

• Celebrating Languages in school

• School Ethos

• Community Reach

The course will explore:

• The Role of the MFL Coordinator/Subject leader

• National guidance and support for Primary Languages, creative ways to incorporate DfE Attainment Targets into your planning

• Ensuring pupil progress in Primary Languages & recording evidence

• Intent, Implementation & Impact, preparing for Ofsted

• KS2 to KS3 Transition

• Engaging the wider school community in Primary Languages

• Making Languages Sparkle - Creative Teaching & Learning

Meeting led by:

·         Kate Percival, Primary Languages Network

Suitable for:

MFL Coordinators / Subject Leads and those preparing to take on those roles. Delegate places are limited so please register early

Course cost:

General Admission and PLN Basic membership holders: £99

PLN Premium and Premium Plus members: £55

This CPD training is available directly from Primary Languages Network. Tickets available from 1st September 2023. Please book here.

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If languages are well-established at your school, and you have been leading your subject effectively now you might be thinking about refining your practice and reaching not only effective but outstanding coordination. If that is the case, then this is the CPD session for you.

Join Catherine for a one-hour twilight as she talks about the five principles of Primary Languages, and how you can progress from effective coordination to outstanding coordination of languages in your School.

In this session, you will:

- discover the five principles of language learning and how you can establish these in your school.

- look at the support documents on the VLE to help you reach Outstanding Coordination

- understand and discuss how to support staff in your school, and lead languages confidently

- discover ways to collaborate with other coordinators to inspire and share ideas and skills

- find your next steps on your way to Outstanding Coordination

Prerequisites to this course

This session is aimed at experienced coordinators in schools where languages are well-established.

If you are new to the role of languages coordinator, the ‘Effective Coordination’ session is better suited to you.

If you have recently attended the Effective Coordination session, we advise that you spend at least a year establishing effective coordination.

Attendance is free

To book, please follow this link.

Kate Percival, experienced language teacher, subject coordinator and PLN trainer will deliver a 90 minute highly interactive session to boost your skills and confidence as MFL Subject Lead with focus on great practice in PLN network schools.

This session is open to PLN Members only. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact us if you are unable to book. If interest is high, we will be repeating the session every half term.

The session will be delivered via Zoom.

Agenda:

Guest appearance from Bianka Zemke, Lead HMI - Ofsted Expectations for primary languages
All school approach to language teaching

EDoL 2024

Price

Premium Members - free

Basic Members - £9.99

To book, please follow this link

Kate Percival, experienced language teacher, subject coordinator and PLN trainer will deliver a two hour interactive session to boost your skills and confidence as MFL Subject Lead with specific focus on troubleshooting in Covid times.

This session is open to PLN Members only. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact us if you are unable to book. If interest is high, we will be repeating the session every half term.

The session will be delivered via Zoom.

Agenda TBC incl:

Join Kate and special guests Will and Catherine and get ready for the new academic year in this Ready for September special! We will be: 

- looking at the new schemes you'll be using in September

- planning how to use the European Day of Languages song and activities to go alongside 

- making sure your subject leader file is in order

- helping you feel Ready for September so you can enjoy your summer!

You do not want to miss this exclusive PLN Member session with the team behind the scheme! 

Price

Premium Members - free

Basic Members - £9.99

To book, please follow this link

Developing Leadership in Primary Languages

This is an all day, interactive course where existing or aspiring subject leaders are able to share ideas, ask questions and gain advice under the guidance of an experienced primary language teacher, leader and trainer. They leave feeling motivated and energised to lead Primary Languages in their school.

Focused around the 5 principles of Primary Languages

• Effective Coordination

• Teaching & Learning

• Celebrating Languages in school

• School Ethos

• Community Reach

The course will explore:

• The Role of the MFL Coordinator/Subject leader

• National guidance and support for Primary Languages, creative ways to incorporate DfE Attainment Targets into your planning

• Ensuring pupil progress in Primary Languages & recording evidence

• Intent, Implementation & Impact, preparing for Ofsted

• KS2 to KS3 Transition

• Engaging the wider school community in Primary Languages

• Making Languages Sparkle - Creative Teaching & Learning

Meeting led by:

·         Kate Percival, Primary Languages Network

Suitable for:

MFL Coordinators / Subject Leads and those preparing to take on those roles. Delegate places are limited so please register early

Course cost:

General Admission and PLN Basic membership holders: £99

PLN Premium and Premium Plus members: £55

This CPD training is available directly from Primary Languages Network. Tickets available from 1st September 2023. Please book here.

• Posted in For MFL Coordinators, CPD

If languages are well-established at your school, and you have been leading your subject effectively now you might be thinking about refining your practice and reaching not only effective but outstanding coordination. If that is the case, then this is the CPD session for you.

Join Catherine for a one-hour twilight as she talks about the five principles of Primary Languages, and how you can progress from effective coordination to outstanding coordination of languages in your School.

In this session, you will:

- discover the five principles of language learning and how you can establish these in your school.

- look at the support documents on the VLE to help you reach Outstanding Coordination

- understand and discuss how to support staff in your school, and lead languages confidently

- discover ways to collaborate with other coordinators to inspire and share ideas and skills

- find your next steps on your way to Outstanding Coordination

Prerequisites to this course

This session is aimed at experienced coordinators in schools where languages are well-established.

If you are new to the role of languages coordinator, the ‘Effective Coordination’ session is better suited to you.

If you have recently attended the Effective Coordination session, we advise that you spend at least a year establishing effective coordination.

Attendance is free

To book, please follow this link.

The PLN annual conference returns in physical format for the first time since 2019.

Our theme, Above and Beyond, was chosen to celebrate and share with you the amazing work that happens in PLN schools and inspire your own language provision to reach for all around excellence, underpinned by Primary Languages Network.

• National speakers and informative talks

• Networking and skillshare opportunities

• Skills and idea workshops

• Exhibition and attendee discounts

• Celebration of learning

• Goody bag, giveaways and raffle

• Opportunity to connect with the wider PLN community

More details coming soon!.

The conference is open to PLN Membres only. All ticket are £50 to help us meet the cost of the event and include all materials, lunch and refreshments

To book, please follow this link

At PLN, we know that taking on the role of subject coordinator for languages can be a challenge, but with the right tools and the right support, effective coordination is within your reach.

If you want to find out more about how to successfully and effectively coordinate languages in your school, then join Catherine for this twilight session.

You will:

-        Discover all the tools and documentation available to you on the VLE to support successful coordination

-        Look at the planning tools area and MFL Coordinator Tools

-        Find the essential documentation to build an effective subject leader file

-        Look at materials for Tracking and Assessment

-        Look at support for preparing for an Ofsted visit

-        Look at the CPD available to you and your staff on the VLE

This course is suitable for subject coordinators who are new to the role, or have recently joined PLN. We do ask that anyone attending either has a good grasp of how to navigate the VLE, or has recently taken part in Will’s VLE training session. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

The session will be delivered on Zoom.

Attendance is free

To book, please follow this link

Whether you are already using the Planet Languages companion App or want to know more before you decide, this session is for you.

Planet Languages App, a companion games application to the PLN schemes of work was released last academic year

A new, more user friendly version is now available and thousands of pupils are accessing it in their own time as part of their primary school language learning.

Find out how the app could enhance MFL engagement, retrieval and progress in your school and see all the latest features and updates.

The demo is open to all from current app users , PLN members, trial users or anyone interested to find out more about PLN. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

The session will be delivered via Zoom.

Attendance is free

To book, please follow this link

At PLN, we know that the VLE and all it has to offer, has everything you need to deliver primary languages effectively at your school. Like anything, at first, it can be a little tricky to navigate, and we understand this, and want to support you through these moments.

If you want to learn more about the VLE and become a 'master' of it, then join Will for this twilight session. You will:

• Learn about how to use the VLE Effectively

• Look at the different schemes of work

• Look at other creative teaching ideas

• Discover planning and MFL coordinator tools

• Navigate the dashboard

• Learn about the PLN Planet Languages Web App

• Learn about upcoming CPD Events

• Download the upskilling App to your phone or tablet

The course is suitable for new PLN members, trial users or existing users looking to update and refresh their knowledge of the VLE. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The session will be delivered via Zoom.

Attendance is free

To book, please follow this link

Kate Percival, experienced language teacher, subject coordinator and PLN trainer will deliver a two hour interactive session to boost your skills and confidence as MFL Subject Lead with specific focus on troubleshooting in Covid times.

This session is open to PLN Members only. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact us if you are unable to book. If interest is high, we will be repeating the session every half term.

The session will be delivered via Zoom.

Agenda TBC incl:
tbc

Price

Premium Members - free

School Members - £9.99

To book, please follow this link

Discover the ‘Language Explorers’ Scheme of Work (Implementing an EYFS/KS1 Languages Curriculum)

Are you interested in offering French/Spanish lessons to your younger learners?

Do you believe, that, when it comes to language learning earlier is better?

Are you confused about how to get started, how long, and how often you should teach?

What about writing and phonics- are the children going to get mixed up?

If you want to find out more about how PLN can support your school to implement the introduction of foreign languages from an early stage, then join us for this twilight session. In this session, you will:

• Discover the key principles of our approach with EYFS and KS1.

• Understand and discuss how to organise the units of learning to design your own EYFS/KS1 languages curriculum.

• Find out more about the ABC sequence using a lesson from the scheme.

• Familiarise yourself with all the documentation available to you to support your teaching in EYFS and KS1 including Language mats, Medium Term Plans, and Language Objectives.

The course is suitable for new PLN members, trial users or existing users looking to find out more about our EYFS/KS1 Language Explorer SoW. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• The session will be delivered via Zoom.

• Attendance is free

To book, please follow this link

If languages are well-established at your school, and you have been leading your subject effectively now you might be thinking about refining your practice and reaching not only effective but outstanding coordination. If that is the case, then this is the CPD session for you.

Join Catherine for a one-hour twilight as she talks about the five principles of Primary Languages, and how you can progress from effective coordination to outstanding coordination of languages in your School.

In this session, you will:

- discover the five principles of language learning and how you can establish these in your school.

- look at the support documents on the VLE to help you reach Outstanding Coordination

- understand and discuss how to support staff in your school, and lead languages confidently

- discover ways to collaborate with other coordinators to inspire and share ideas and skills

- find your next steps on your way to Outstanding Coordination

Prerequisites to this course

This session is aimed at experienced coordinators in schools where languages are well-established.

If you are new to the role of languages coordinator, the ‘Effective Coordination’ session is better suited to you.

If you have recently attended the Effective Coordination session, we advise that you spend at least a year establishing effective coordination.

Attendance is free

To book, please follow this link.

At PLN, we know that taking on the role of subject coordinator for languages can be a challenge, but with the right tools and the right support, effective coordination is within your reach.

If you want to find out more about how to successfully and effectively coordinate languages in your school, then join Catherine for this twilight session.

You will:

-        Discover all the tools and documentation available to you on the VLE to support successful coordination

-        Look at the planning tools area and MFL Coordinator Tools

-        Find the essential documentation to build an effective subject leader file

-        Look at materials for Tracking and Assessment

-        Look at support for preparing for an Ofsted visit

-        Look at the CPD available to you and your staff on the VLE

This course is suitable for subject coordinators who are new to the role, or have recently joined PLN. We do ask that anyone attending either has a good grasp of how to navigate the VLE, or has recently taken part in Will’s VLE training session. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

The session will be delivered on Zoom.

Attendance is free

To book, please follow this link

Joanne Hornby, an experienced specialist primary languages teacher, passionate about creative and dynamic language learning for all children and experienced PLN trainer will deliver a 1 hour session of basic language upskilling in line with PLN Schemes of Work.

She will be addressing key skills / areas from stage 1 - 4 of language learning and introducing the PLN Upskilling App for continual support for non-specialist teachers delivering MFL .

This session is open to PLN Members and non-members. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. This session is repeated at the start of each half-term with content relevant to that half-term.

The session will be delivered via Zoom.

Price

Attendance is free to Premium members. Up to 3 tickets per school.

School members get 2 free places with 1 paid place - £4.99. i.e. Up to 3 places per school.

Non-members - 1 place - £9.99

To book, please follow this link

Joanne Hornby, an experienced specialist primary languages teacher, passionate about creative and dynamic language learning for all children and experienced PLN trainer will deliver a 1 hour session of basic language upskilling in line with PLN Schemes of Work.

She will be addressing key skills / areas from stages 1 - 4 of language learning and introducing the PLN Upskilling App for continual support for non-specialist teachers delivering MFL .

This session is open to PLN Members and non-members. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. This session is repeated at the start of each half-term with content relevant to that half-term.

The session will be delivered via Zoom.

Price

Attendance is free to Premium members. Up to 3 tickets per school.

School members get 2 free places with 1 paid place - £4.99. i.e. Up to 3 places per school.

Non-members - £9.99 per place

To book, please follow this link

At PLN, we know that the VLE and all it has to offer, has everything you need to deliver primary languages effectively at your school. Like anything, at first, it can be a little tricky to navigate, and we understand this, and want to support you through these moments.

If you want to learn more about the VLE and become a 'master' of it, then join Will for this twilight session. You will:

• Learn about how to use the VLE Effectively

• Look at the different schemes of work

• Look at other creative teaching ideas

• Discover planning and MFL coordinator tools

• Navigate the dashboard

• Learn about the PLN Planet Languages Web App

• Learn about upcoming CPD Events

• Download the upskilling App to your phone or tablet

The course is suitable for new PLN members, trial users or existing users looking to update and refresh their knowledge of the VLE. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

The session will be delivered via Zoom.

Attendance is free

To book, please follow this link

Kate Percival, experienced language teacher, subject coordinator and PLN trainer will deliver a two hour interactive session to boost your skills and confidence as MFL Subject Lead with specific focus on troubleshooting in Covid times.

This session is open to PLN Members only. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact us if you are unable to book. If interest is high, we will be repeating the session every half term.

The session will be delivered via Zoom.

Agenda TBC incl:
tbc

Price

Premium Members - free

School Members - £9.99

To book, please follow this link

Whether you are already using the Planet Languages companion App or want to know more before you decide, this session is for you.

Planet Languages App, a companion games application to the PLN schemes of work was released last academic year

A new, more user friendly version is now available and thousands of pupils are accessing it in their own time as part of their primary school language learning.

Find out how the app could enhance MFL engagement, retrieval and progress in your school and see all the latest features and updates.

The demo is open to all from current app users , PLN members, trial users or anyone interested to find out more about PLN. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

The session will be delivered via Zoom.

Attendance is free

To book, please follow this link

At PLN, we know that the VLE and all it has to offer, has everything you need to deliver primary languages effectively at your school. Like anything, at first, it can be a little tricky to navigate, and we understand this, and want to support you through these moments.

If you want to learn more about the VLE and become a 'master' of it, then join Will for this twilight session. You will:

• Learn about how to use the VLE Effectively

• Look at the different schemes of work

• Look at other creative teaching ideas

• Discover planning and MFL coordinator tools

• Navigate the dashboard

• Learn about the PLN Planet Languages Web App

• Learn about upcoming CPD Events

• Download the upskilling App to your phone or tablet

The course is suitable for new PLN members, trial users or existing users looking to update and refresh their knowledge of the VLE. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

The session will be delivered via Zoom.

Attendance is free

To book, please follow this link

Discover the ‘Language Explorers’ Scheme of Work (Implementing an EYFS/KS1 Languages Curriculum)

Are you interested in offering French/Spanish lessons to your younger learners?

Do you believe, that, when it comes to language learning earlier is better?

Are you confused about how to get started, how long, and how often you should teach?

What about writing and phonics- are the children going to get mixed up?

If you want to find out more about how PLN can support your school to implement the introduction of foreign languages from an early stage, then join us for this twilight session. In this session, you will:

• Discover the key principles of our approach with EYFS and KS1.

• Understand and discuss how to organise the units of learning to design your own EYFS/KS1 languages curriculum.

• Find out more about the ABC sequence using a lesson from the scheme.

• Familiarise yourself with all the documentation available to you to support your teaching in EYFS and KS1 including Language mats, Medium Term Plans, and Language Objectives.

The course is suitable for new PLN members, trial users or existing users looking to find out more about our EYFS/KS1 Language Explorer SoW. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• The session will be delivered via Zoom.

• Attendance is free

To book, please follow this link

At PLN, we know that taking on the role of subject coordinator for languages can be a challenge, but with the right tools and the right support, effective coordination is within your reach.

If you want to find out more about how to successfully and effectively coordinate languages in your school, then join Catherine for this twilight session.

You will:

-        Discover all the tools and documentation available to you on the VLE to support successful coordination

-        Look at the planning tools area and MFL Coordinator Tools

-        Find the essential documentation to build an effective subject leader file

-        Look at materials for Tracking and Assessment

-        Look at support for preparing for an Ofsted visit

-        Look at the CPD available to you and your staff on the VLE

This course is suitable for subject coordinators who are new to the role, or have recently joined PLN. We do ask that anyone attending either has a good grasp of how to navigate the VLE, or has recently taken part in Will’s VLE training session. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

The session will be delivered on Zoom.

Attendance is free

To book, please follow this link

If languages are well-established at your school, and you have been leading your subject effectively now you might be thinking about refining your practice and reaching not only effective but outstanding coordination. If that is the case, then this is the CPD session for you.

Join Catherine for a one-hour twilight as she talks about the five principles of Primary Languages, and how you can progress from effective coordination to outstanding coordination of languages in your School.

In this session, you will:

- discover the five principles of language learning and how you can establish these in your school.

- look at the support documents on the VLE to help you reach Outstanding Coordination

- understand and discuss how to support staff in your school, and lead languages confidently

- discover ways to collaborate with other coordinators to inspire and share ideas and skills

- find your next steps on your way to Outstanding Coordination

Prerequisites to this course

This session is aimed at experienced coordinators in schools where languages are well-established.

If you are new to the role of languages coordinator, the ‘Effective Coordination’ session is better suited to you.

If you have recently attended the Effective Coordination session, we advise that you spend at least a year establishing effective coordination.

Attendance is free

To book, please follow this link.

Joanne Hornby, an experienced specialist primary languages teacher, passionate about creative and dynamic language learning for all children and experienced PLN trainer will deliver a 1 hour session of basic language upskilling in line with PLN Schemes of Work.

She will be addressing key skills / areas from stages 1 - 4 of language learning and introducing the PLN Upskilling App for continual support for non-specialist teachers delivering MFL .

This session is open to PLN Members and non-members. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. This session is repeated at the start of each half-term with content relevant to that half-term.

The session will be delivered via Zoom.

Price

Attendance is free to Premium members. Up to 3 tickets per school.

School members get 2 free places with 1 paid place - £4.99. i.e. Up to 3 places per school.

Non-members - £9.99 per place

To book, please follow this link

At PLN, we know that the VLE and all it has to offer, has everything you need to deliver primary languages effectively at your school. Like anything, at first, it can be a little tricky to navigate, and we understand this, and want to support you through these moments.

If you want to learn more about the VLE and become a 'master' of it, then join Will for this twilight session. You will:

• Learn about how to use the VLE Effectively

• Look at the different schemes of work

• Look at other creative teaching ideas

• Discover planning and MFL coordinator tools

• Navigate the dashboard

• Learn about the PLN Planet Languages Web App

• Learn about upcoming CPD Events

• Download the upskilling App to your phone or tablet

The course is suitable for new PLN members, trial users or existing users looking to update and refresh their knowledge of the VLE. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

The session will be delivered via Zoom.

Attendance is free

To book, please follow this link

At PLN, we know that taking on the role of subject coordinator for languages can be a challenge, but with the right tools and the right support, effective coordination is within your reach.

If you want to find out more about how to successfully and effectively coordinate languages in your school, then join Catherine for this twilight session.

You will:

-        Discover all the tools and documentation available to you on the VLE to support successful coordination

-        Look at the planning tools area and MFL Coordinator Tools

-        Find the essential documentation to build an effective subject leader file

-        Look at materials for Tracking and Assessment

-        Look at support for preparing for an Ofsted visit

-        Look at the CPD available to you and your staff on the VLE

This course is suitable for subject coordinators who are new to the role, or have recently joined PLN. We do ask that anyone attending either has a good grasp of how to navigate the VLE, or has recently taken part in Will’s VLE training session. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

The session will be delivered on Zoom.

Attendance is free

To book, please follow this link

Whether you are already using the Planet Languages companion App or want to know more before you decide, this session is for you.

Planet Languages App, a companion games application to the PLN schemes of work was released last academic year

A new, more user friendly version is now available and thousands of pupils are accessing it in their own time as part of their primary school language learning.

Find out how the app could enhance MFL engagement, retrieval and progress in your school and see all the latest features and updates.

The demo is open to all from current app users , PLN members, trial users or anyone interested to find out more about PLN. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

The session will be delivered via Zoom.

Attendance is free

To book, please follow this link

Kate Percival, experienced language teacher, subject coordinator and PLN trainer will deliver a two hour interactive session to boost your skills and confidence as MFL Subject Lead with specific focus on troubleshooting in Covid times.

This session is open to PLN Members only. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact us if you are unable to book. If interest is high, we will be repeating the session every half term.

The session will be delivered via Zoom.

Agenda TBC incl:
tbc

Price

Premium Members - free

School Members - £9.99

To book, please follow this link

If languages are well-established at your school, and you have been leading your subject effectively now you might be thinking about refining your practice and reaching not only effective but outstanding coordination. If that is the case, then this is the CPD session for you.

Join Catherine for a one-hour twilight as she talks about the five principles of Primary Languages, and how you can progress from effective coordination to outstanding coordination of languages in your School.

In this session, you will:

- discover the five principles of language learning and how you can establish these in your school.

- look at the support documents on the VLE to help you reach Outstanding Coordination

- understand and discuss how to support staff in your school, and lead languages confidently

- discover ways to collaborate with other coordinators to inspire and share ideas and skills

- find your next steps on your way to Outstanding Coordination

Prerequisites to this course

This session is aimed at experienced coordinators in schools where languages are well-established.

If you are new to the role of languages coordinator, the ‘Effective Coordination’ session is better suited to you.

If you have recently attended the Effective Coordination session, we advise that you spend at least a year establishing effective coordination.

Attendance is free

To book, please follow this link.