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Introduction
Key Stage 2 Framework for Languages
One of the key elements of the National Languages Strategy is a commitment to introduce an entitlement to language learning for every pupil throughout Key Stage 2 by 2010. To support this aim the Department for Education and Skills has been working with key partners to produce a Key Stage 2 Framework for Languages and this was launched on the 27th October 2005. The Framework has an important role to play as a comprehensive source of guidance and advice for those teachers and curriculum managers who will plan and deliver the entitlement — many of whom may have little or no experience of primary language teaching.
Languages Ladder
This Languages Ladder scheme is designed to endorse competence in foreign language learning. It allows learners to progress in one or more of the four skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing) in one or more languages and also offers the opportunity for people to assess their own levels of language competence. Each stage can be externally assessed but the 'can do' statements within each stage may also be used for formative assessment and can be formally endorsed by the teacher/tutor.
Relevant links :
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/primary/languages/
Foreign Language Assistants — http://www.britishcouncil.org/languageassistants
Languages Work — http://www.languageswork.org.uk/index.htm
Languages Work publications — http://www.cilt.org.uk/publications/languageswork/index.htm
Junior European Language Portfolio — http://www.cilt.org.uk/primary/elp.htm
Languages Ladder statements — http://www.assetlanguages.org.uk/UserFiles/File/specialists/LS_Can_Do_Statements.pdf
KS2 Framework — www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/primary/languages
Specialist Schools and Academies Trust - http://www.specialistschools.org.uk/
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