Institution: King Richard School
Case study
Introduction
NVQ is now the only language qualification offered at the
school. Students now start Level 1 in Year 9. Languages are an
option at KS4 and students opting for Spanish or Italian can then
progress to Level 2 by the end of Year 11. Level 3 is offered to
gifted and talented students.
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Associated video clips
Description of Lessons: Student oral work for NVQ
Spanish Level 2
Clip 1
In this clip, the student is playing the role of a
tour operator in Spain, explaining what there is to do on the Costa
Del Sol for holidaymakers.
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Clip 2
In this clip, two NVQ Spanish students are simulating
a business meeting in Spain.
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The interviews
Teacher: Laura Fusano
The video clips below feature Laura Fusano who describes the
successful NVQ course which is offered from levels 1-3 for students
beginning in Year 9 up to Year 11.
How was the course set up at King Richard and how has it
developed over the last five years?
Hear Laura describe how the course has developed
since it was set up and the excellent results which have been
achieved.
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What provision is offered for gifted and talented
students?
Listen to Laura as she speaks about the level 3
course for gifted and talented students and plans to introduce
accreditation for Japanese and French which are currently delivered
in clubs.
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What materials do you use to deliver and assess your NVQ
course?
Hear about the unique course which has been written
by staff at the school to match the interests of the students
including such modules as Working for MTV, working as a pilot and
working as a chef. Laura explains the types of tasks students have
to undertake.
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How do you incorporate trips and links abroad with the NVQ
course?
Listen as Laura describes how the students have
organised trips abroad as part of their NVQ portfolio and how
exchanges and work experience placements have enhanced the course
for the students.
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Interviews with the students on NVQ
courses at King Richard
Listen to some students following NVQ courses at the
school talk about their experiences.
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