Read here about policy with
relevance for language learning among those aged over 19 years of
age and not involved in main degree study of languages in higher
education.
Policy articles in this
section include the report of the Nuffield Inquiry into Languages, published
in 2000, the National Languages Strategy, which featured an
increase in demand for adult language learning as a success
measure, and a summary of initiatives from the Council of
Europe which describes how instruments such as the
European Languages Portfolio are promoted
in the context of migration.
Select policy articles from
the listing below to find out about important
developments affecting further and adult education and what these
mean for you.
Policy articles:
07/04/10
A blueprint for Skills accounts and the adult advancement and careers service.
01/06/09
[Policy]
The report is of the independent 6-year review of 14-19 education, the largest review of this phase since the 1959 Crowther Report.
01/06/09
[Policy]
Leading on from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 1998 White Paper on the knowledge-driven economy
01/05/09
[Policy]
This position statement assesses the likelihood of improving the UK’s ranking in the international league tables of skills.
03/04/09
[Policy]
A survey of colleges which aimed to identify factors associated with progress at post-16 level in English and MFL.
01/04/09
[Policy]
This government strategy paper partners a paper set in the context of the European Union
01/03/09
This document refreshes and updates the original strategy from 2001.
05/02/09
[Policy]
Proposals outlined by the paper include a new 'Minimum Curriculum' and a commitment for all learners 7-19 to a '...guaranteed entitlement to study at least one foreign language' (page 16, Curriculum (3.1.1)).
01/02/09
[Policy]
The bill confirmed key changes, including transfer to local authorities of responsibility for the funding of 16-19 learning
01/12/08
[Policy]
The themes continue to be those of the Lisbon Strategy...
01/07/08
[Policy]
This includes a comprehensive list of the key policy documents on languages from the Council of Europe since 1998.
01/07/08
[Policy]
The main messages from the Business Forum, established by the European Commission to inform developing Multilingualism policy, were the following:
01/07/08
[Policy]
The report evaluates the strengths and weaknesses in modern languages from survey inspections of primary and secondary schools, initial teacher education and adult education between 2004 and 2007.
01/01/08
[Policy]
One of the most significant current policy developments for this phase of learning is the introduction of the Diploma in Languages and International Communication.
01/01/08
[Policy]
In 2007 the European Commission created a 'Group of Intellectuals for Intercultural Dialogue'
01/09/07
[Policy]
The report sets out: the main results from the action plan to date at both European and national level...
01/09/07
[Policy]
In 2006 the European Commission created a 'High Level Group on Multilingualism', comprising independent experts including the then Chief Executive of CILT
01/07/07
[Policy]
The plan is the Government’s response to the independent Leitch Review of Skills and sets out how Government will lead the country into a skills ‘revolution.’
01/04/07
[Policy]
The ALI's 2007 survey report identifies seven barriers that are impeding the successful implementation of the National Languages Strategy in the adult learning and skills sector
12/03/07
[Policy]
Lord Dearing, working closely with a range of stakeholders, conducted an extensive consultation exercise to review progress in implementing the government’s National Languages Strategy.
01/03/06
[Policy]
The Raising skills White Paper takes forward the Foster Review recommendations and sets out a programme of change to help Further Education
01/11/05
[Policy]
Complementing its Action Plan on Language Learning and Linguistic Diversity this is the first statement by the European Union on multilingualism.
01/11/05
[Policy]
In 2004 the Government commissioned an independent review of the UK's long term skills needs.
01/07/05
[Policy]
Sir Alan Langlands’ study investigated opportunities to lift barriers for individuals to enter the professions.
02/02/05
[Policy]
After initially moderate results, the 2000 Lisbon Strategy was simplified and relaunched.
01/02/05
[Policy]
Paragraph 5.4 of this Department for Children Schools and Families White Paper reiterates the government’s commitment to a statutory entitlement to study a modern foreign language as part of the 14-19 curriculum.
01/11/04
[Policy]
The strategy, a joint initiative endorsed by five government departments and the British Council, has three main goals
18/10/04
[Policy]
The Diplomas were the cornerstone of proposed new curriculum design, delivery and assessment set out as a series of recommendations in the 'Tomlinson Review'.
01/07/04
[Policy]
An Act to make provision about research in the arts and humanities and about complaints by students against institutions providing higher education.
01/12/03
[Policy]
Language skills feature as a useful element in securing international competitive advantage.
01/07/03
[Policy]
The European Commission’s plan proposes 45 actions to be undertaken from 2004 to 2006 in three areas:
01/03/03
[Policy]
Among other developments the Green Paper set up an independent Working Party on 14-19 Reform, chaired by Sir Mike Tomlinson.
01/01/03
[Policy]
The White Paper heralded a series of interlinked and continuing reforms to Higher Education.
01/12/02
The National Languages Strategy for England.
01/09/01
[Policy]
With relevance for the whole range of curriculum content, including languages, this government policy document initiated debate about a new and more coherent offer for learners aged 14-19.
01/01/01
[Policy]
The CEFR: a key policy document underpinning language teaching, learning, assessment
01/01/01
[Policy]
The jointly agreed programme of strategic actions has 4 priorities...
01/01/01
[Policy]
This national strategy is intended to improve adult literacy, language (ESOL) and numeracy skills in England.
01/05/00
[Policy] The Nuffield Inquiry into Languages made 15 recommendations for change, the better to meet the UK’s requirements for languages in the 21st century.
01/03/00
[Policy]
European Union (EU) leaders set out a new strategy to modernise Europe. This became known as the Lisbon Strategy.
01/06/99
[Policy]
The Bologna Declaration marked the introduction of new enhanced level of European cooperation in higher education.
01/03/98
[Policy]
The document sets the scene for development of languages policy in member states of the European Union and further afield for the foreseeable future.