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Grade Boundaries 2018-2024 Comparison
Using the spreadsheet shared by Ben Merritt on Secondary MFL Matters, I've completed a comparison for Edexcel. Tab 1 (Picture 1): This...
Silvia Bastow
Aug 23, 20241 min read


Writable plastic folders – so many ways to use them!
This blog post was written by Esther Mercier. About the author of the post: Esther Mercier - My name is Esther Mercier, I am originally...
Silvia Bastow
Jul 6, 20244 min read


In Our Department: Revamping the Marking and Feedback Strategy for MFL
In our department, we are committed to ensuring that our approach to marking and feedback for Modern Foreign Languages is both effective...
Silvia Bastow
Jun 15, 20244 min read


Working with FLAs: Creating autonomy in a busy workplace
This blog post was written by Marie Massé FCCT. About the author of the post: Marie Massé - With 15 years of experience as a teacher,...
Silvia Bastow
Jun 2, 20249 min read


Empowering voices: strategies for encouraging pupils to speak
This blog post was written by Jennifer Wozniak-Rush. About the author of the post: Jennifer Wozniak-Rush is an Assistant Headteacher for...
Silvia Bastow
May 6, 20247 min read


'Read aloud' - Utilising engaging activities that spark excitement
As the 'newish kid on the block' in terms of the new GCSE MFL specification in England, incorporating read-aloud activities in the modern...
Silvia Bastow
Apr 21, 20247 min read
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