The CPD That Transforms Non-Specialists into Confident Language Teachers
Teaching primary languages in schools can be a challenge, especially for non-specialist teachers. At PLN, we recognize the struggle — and that’s why we offer a Whole-School CPD programme designed to transform non-specialist teachers into confident, capable language educators.
When paired with our Video2Teach solution, our CPD programme offers a powerful, cohesive approach to language teaching that not only elevates teachers’ skills but ensures measurable progress in students' learning outcomes.
What is Whole-School CPD?
Our Whole-School CPD is more than just professional development — it’s a journey to create a culture of confident language teaching across your entire school. Our training is tailored to meet the needs of non-specialists, equipping them with the tools to deliver engaging, impactful language lessons.
Rather than focusing solely on lesson planning, our CPD builds teachers’ overall confidence in language teaching. This means they’re not only ready to teach with ease but can also track and evidence student progress effectively — empowering them to be proactive in spotting areas for improvement.
Key Benefits of Our Whole-School CPD:
Confidence Boosting for All Teachers: Teachers are given the knowledge and resources to approach language teaching with confidence, regardless of their prior experience.
Spot and Evidence Progress: Our CPD training focuses on how to recognize and track progress in language learning, giving teachers clear benchmarks and the ability to measure success.
A Consistent Approach Across the School: By rolling out CPD across the whole school, teachers work from a shared understanding, creating a seamless learning experience for students.
No Overwhelming Workload: The CPD sessions are practical and manageable, designed to fit into the busy schedules of teachers, so there’s no additional burden.
Better Results for Students: Teachers who understand how to implement consistent and engaging language teaching are able to make a real difference in student outcomes.
The Perfect Pairing: Video2Teach + Whole-School CPD
While the CPD provides the theory and teaching framework, our Video2Teach platform offers the practical, day-to-day support. Video2Teach provides virtual native speakers and expert guidance in the classroom, ensuring that non-specialists always have access to the best language resources and guidance.
When combined, the CPD and Video2Teach offer a holistic solution:
CPD sessions train teachers on how to deliver engaging lessons, assess language progress, and support students.
Video2Teach steps in to provide ready-made lessons and a virtual native speaker in every classroom, giving teachers the confidence to teach language effectively.
This approach works on both a practical and strategic level, creating an environment where students thrive, and teachers feel confident and supported.
What Schools Are Saying:
“The Whole-School CPD programme has been a game-changer for us. Teachers now feel equipped to teach languages with confidence, and we’ve seen a clear improvement in both teacher satisfaction and student progress. Coupled with Video2Teach, it’s been the perfect solution.”
— Headteacher, Primary School
“The CPD isn’t just theoretical; it’s practical and easy to implement. Our teachers are now able to track language progress with confidence, and we’re seeing students speak and understand languages more effectively than ever before.”
— Language Coordinator, Primary School
Why It Works
The key to the success of this combined approach lies in the support teachers receive from both CPD and Video2Teach. Non-specialists, who may have felt overwhelmed by language teaching, can now rely on comprehensive training and a virtual support system in the form of Video2Teach.
Together, they enable schools to embed languages across the curriculum seamlessly, providing students with consistent, high-quality learning experiences from Year R to Year 6.
Ready to Transform Your Language Teaching?
At PLN, we’re committed to helping schools provide an exceptional language education. Our Whole-School CPD programme and Video2Teach work hand-in-hand to solve the most common challenges non-specialists face, from lesson planning and delivery to tracking student progress.