Learning networks
Two projects which would influence each other and eventually lead to a flow of good practice in strategic thinking and patient planning have been set up. Links between the two projects are the adviser and advisory teacher both of whom work in both Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3. A lot of strategic thinking and patient planning has been used in this project.

In primary languages, they are working towards full entitlement across Key Stage 2. There is both anxiety about the level of linguistic competence needed in order to meet the outcomes proposed in the Key Stage 2 Framework, and uncertainty about what to look for in order to recognise and promote good progress. However, primary teachers are used to the principles of assessment for learning.

In secondary languages, specialist teachers have expertise in shaping young linguists and good subject knowledge. The schools involved in the project are outward looking departments who are keen to promote language learning and to sustain the enthusiasm of Year 7 pupils and build upon their attainment and achievement when they arrive.

Once the secondary schools have agreed a joint programme of study, the learning contexts will be adjusted to take into account the experience of pupils coming into Year 7. More primary schools will be invited to participate in the Honeycomb project and we hope to set up cells or clusters of schools where pupils will collaborate in their language learning. Their electronic profiles will show their achievements in oracy, literacy and intercultural understanding mapped against the statements of the ELP.

Secondary Strategic Learning Networks will further develop the new schemes of work, based on the Key Stage 2 and 3 Frameworks, using primary planning techniques. Resources for all schools will be placed on the primary and secondary learning platforms currently being developed. Amendments to the current scheme of work for Year 6 will introduce new contexts which will be revisited in Year 8 with more challenging and sophisticated language. They hope that parents will continue to be involved and that school governors will be made aware of the successes of the project to date. Read more (doc, 69KB)

Examples of work produced by pupils and teachers during this project:

'Y'a un pie' Power Point (ppt, 991KB)

"Abbie's News":

"Dancing planets"