If You Were on the Wrong Train, Would You Stay On?

Imagine this.

You’ve boarded a train, thinking it’ll take you to the destination you need. You sit down, settle in, and even start planning what you’ll do when you arrive.

But halfway through the journey, it becomes clear — this train isn’t going where you thought it was.

Would you stay on?

Or would you step off and change direction?

The Curriculum Equivalent of the Wrong Train

Every day, we speak with school leaders and teachers who are doing their absolute best to deliver languages across KS2. They’ve bought into a scheme. They’ve given it time. They’ve tried to make it work.

But something doesn’t feel right.

• Staff still don’t feel confident.

• Pupils aren’t speaking the language with real engagement.

• Planning takes longer than promised.

• Lessons rely heavily on teacher input and confidence.

• Pronunciation and cultural exposure are limited.

And the worst part?
They’re not sure whether to get off the train — or just cross their fingers and ride it out.

If You Know It’s Not Working, Staying the Course Won’t Fix It

There’s no shame in changing direction. In fact, great leadership often comes down to the courage to pivot when you realise a path isn’t serving your staff or pupils.

A scheme that’s:

• teacher-led instead of co-taught

• narrated rather than modelled by a native speaker

• generalist instead of specialist

...might tick a box.
But will it actually lead to confident staff, engaged pupils, and consistent progress across the school?

Step Off the Train. Take a Better Route.

At Video2Teach, we don’t just offer language lessons — we offer a complete in-class support system that’s:

✅ Led by a native speaker
✅ Built to guide non-specialist teachers step by step
✅ Designed for zero planning time
✅ Focused on building confidence, not just delivering content
✅ Consistent across all classes, all year

We’re the train that actually gets you to the destination: confident teachers, engaged pupils, and an MFL offer your school can be proud of.

Because if you’re on the wrong train, it’s not too late to change tracks.

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