A scalable primary languages model for MATs

We help MATs deliver high-quality primary languages with ready-to-use resources, clear progression, and support that sticks, without adding hours to teacher workload.

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The challenges MATs face

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  • Inconsistent quality of language teaching across schools

  • Variable teacher confidence

  • Languages progression slipping due to workload & other factors

  • Hard to evidence impact trust-wide

We give you consistency without complexity, one-clear model, flexible enough for different schools.

What MATs get with PLN

Everything teachers need to teach languages well, and everything Trusts need to monitor it.

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  • Complete primary languages curriculum with clear progression

  • Ready-to-teach lesson resources (slides, activities, assessment)

  • Non-specialist friendly guidance that builds confidence

  • Trust-wide consistency with flexible implementation

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Kate Percival- MAT Lead

Specialist Support for MATs

'“As MAT Lead for Primary Languages Network, I help unlock meaningful opportunities for collaboration between your family of schools and the support that PLN offers as part of your membership.”

“PLN can tailor its support to meet your priorities and context, whether through a one-to-one conversation, an online training session, or a Trust-wide professional development day designed specifically for your language teachers.”

“As a primary languages specialist with extensive classroom experience, I understand the motivations and challenges leaders face when striving to raise standards in MFL provision. I’ve had the privilege of supporting schools at every stage of their languages journey and enjoy working closely with subject leaders, lead practitioners and curriculum directors to promote high-quality, engaging language provision and meaningful professional development.”

MAT Guidance & Support

Trusted by MATs

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“This is the first languages approach that’s worked consistently across our primary schools.”
— Co-op Academies Trust
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PLN work with many MATs of different sizes and implementations. We like to custom fit it to your needs and requirements, however big or small. Get in touch to find out more!