Institution: Avon Valley College
Case study
Introduction
Objective: To offer a more appropriate work-related language
course to some students in KS4 to improve motivation and results in
languages.
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Associated video clips
The interviews
NVQ Languages Teacher –
Susan Hinton
Director of Community Education – David Edwards
The video clips below feature Susan Hinton and David Edwards who
are describing why an NVQ course has been so successful in
KS4.
What sort of students were selected to follow the NVQ
course at Avon Valley? 
Hear about the how Avon Valley has helped to increase
uptake of languages in KS4.
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What level of NVQ are your students entered for?
Hear about the entry level of Avon Valley
students.
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Is the NVQ course linked to other vocational
areas? 
Hear about how the NVQ Languages course links to hair and beauty,
construction and motor vehicle maintenance and future plans to link
NVQs to the specialist diplomas.
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Tell us more about the materials you have developed for
construction students. 
Hear about the materials.
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What has been the impact of the NVQ language course on
results?
Hear about how motivation and results have
improved.
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How have the students responded to the
course?
Hear about how students at Avon Valley enjoy the
portfolio-building NVQ language course.
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What are your plans for future development of the
course?
Hear about plans to introduce e-portfolios.
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