About Primary Languages Network
Currently, PLN work with over 15 Teaching Schools, SCITTs and HEIs nationwide, delivering outstanding practice around introducing, developing and refining language learning in a primary setting.
We are a leading Primary Languages training company, with over 21 years experience in delivering high-quality CPD to MFL Coordinators, class and trainee teachers. We completed the successful Language learning for Everyone training programme for primary teachers on behalf of the DfE and Warrington TSA.
About the ITT course
In line with the ITT Core Content Framework, trainees will explore the fundamental principles of teaching a language and will become confident in their understanding of the subject.
All course take place online but include practical tasks, interaction and off screen time.
We explore:
National guidance and support for Primary Languages
How to develop effective speaking, listening, reading and writing skills with your pupils in a Modern Foreign Language.
Understanding how Primary Languages fits within the Primary Curriculum.
Ongoing support for the training year for all trainees with free access to tailored resources via a student ITT Dashboard, which contains further online training, lesson resources and language upskilling.
This course is also suitable for Early Career Teachers who may want to build up their understanding of the subject.
About the Trainer
Joanne Eccleshare - Primary Languages ITT Specialist Trainer
Joanne has taught and trained with Primary Languages Network since 2008. She is a primary teacher specialising in MFL and teaches in one of the PLN network schools. Joanne is passionate about creative and dynamic language learning for all children and brings this to her training courses. As the creator of our annual multi-lingual European Day of Languages song, she uses her drama and singing skills to great effect in the primary languages classroom too.
Joanne has trained ITT trainees on behalf of Severn TSH, Liverpool John Moores University, CLTA, Ignite TS, Bright Futures, TSH Berkshire and many more. This year, she is also delivering a series of workshops on Primary Languages for NASBTT. You can follow Joanne on Twitter @joanne_PLN.
Teaching Schools
For Teaching school hubs, we offer 1 day and 1&1/2 day courses.
Costs of 1 day course (9:30am - 3pm) - £400
Cost of 1/2 day follow up (9:30am-12pm / 12:30 -3pm) - £250
Book a course
To book a course, please contact sylvia@primarylanguages.network
