Asset Languages replace GCSEs
It was decided to replace these traditional exams with Asset
Languages which are considered by the school to be more appropriate
for the students in that they are more flexible, more motivating
and less elitist.
Asset Languages to accredit Community
Languages
The objective was to accredit a range of
languages in KS3 and KS4 using Asset Languages.
Fast-track GCSE in Years 8 and 9 followed by
Advanced Asset in KS4
The aims were to ensure that pupils achieve their full potential in
French at KS4 and o encourage more pupils to move onto further
study of French at sixth form and university. Results for the first
4 years of the fast-track were 100% A*-C.
Asset Languages in KS3
Introducing Asset as an end of year challenge for pupils in
Years 8 and 9 to motivate and provide a record of
achievement.
Asset Languages at the end of KS3 to
encourage KS4 uptake
'Asset languages has increased the motivation
of my Year 9 who by this time of the year know they will not carry
on with Spanish for KS4 usually feel demotivated in lessons. Asset
Languages has greatly helped to avoid this as they are working to
achieve their qualification.' MFL Teacher.
Using Asset Languages as a vocational
pathway
Objectives: to use Asset Languages for students following a
vocational pathway and as an alternative to GCSE or Entry Level
Certification, to use Asset Languages as an end assessment in Years
6 and 9, to reward and encourage primary colleagues and teaching
assistants to learn alongside students and gain MFL
qualifications.