Subject specific CPD

This professional development session is designed to guide Subject Leaders in crafting an effective, rich, and well-sequenced curriculum that ensures student success. Participants will explore the key components of curriculum design, focusing on the intent behind the curriculum, its implementation in the classroom, and the resulting impact on student learning outcomes.

This hands-on coaching programme focuses on improving GCSE Modern Language outcomes through in-person visits and tailored support. Together, we'll analyse student data, identify key areas for growth, and design a high-impact action plan with two key strategies. A learning walk will offer deeper insights into the cohort, followed by a progress review four weeks later. You will have my full support every step of the way - let's work together to maximise your students' potential and achieve success!

This professional development session is designed to empower current and aspiring Heads of Language Departments with the skills, strategies, and insights needed to excel in their leadership roles. Participants will explore key areas including organisational effectiveness, strategic delegation, advocacy with senior leaders, curriculum development, student-centred approaches, data-driven decision-making, team management, quality assurance, time management, and change management.

This professional development session is designed to equip language educators with a diverse array of techniques, strategies, and resources to optimise student engagement and proficiency through effective questioning practices. Participants will explore the purpose, types, and methodologies of questioning tailored specifically to the MFL learning environment.

This professional development session is designed to empower language teachers with effective strategies for nurturing students' confidence and proficiency in spoken language. Participants will explore the role of phonics and pronunciation in language acquisition, alongside practical techniques for developing speaking skills through engaging activities and accessible resources.

This professional development session is designed to empower language educators with an arsenal of techniques, strategies, and resources tailored to enhance listening proficiency - the cornerstone of language acquisition. Participants will delve into the intricate realm of phonics, micro-skills, and innovative activities aimed at nurturing listening comprehension abilities among learners.

This professional development session is crafted to equip language teachers with a comprehensive toolkit for fostering academic excellence and achieving a 100% pass rate in GCSE exams by effectively supporting both higher prior attainers and lower prior attainers. Participants will explore the intricacies of memory, learning processes, effective strategies, scaffolded examples, and accessible resources tailored to promote success across proficiency levels.

This professional development session is designed to equip world language teachers with the knowledge and strategies needed to implement an explicit, well-sequenced, and embedded approach to phonics, vocabulary, and grammar instruction. Participants will explore practical techniques for systematically integrating these elements into language teaching, ensuring comprehensive language acquisition and proficiency.

This professional development session is designed to equip language teachers with practical strategies for effectively supporting lower prior attainers while maintaining high expectations and challenging all learners. Participants will explore the intricacies of memory and learning processes, alongside effective strategies and scaffolded examples tailored to develop both productive and receptive langu

This professional development session is designed to equip language teachers with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to effectively teach and prepare students for success in the new GCSE Modern Foreign Languages specification. Participants will explore all elements of the GCSE curriculum, including reading aloud, dictation, photo tasks, extending writing tasks, translation and role-plays, while gaining access to my comprehensive workbook materials for both teachers and students.

This professional development session is designed to empower teachers with strategies for supporting diverse learners without imposing limitations on their potential. Participants will delve into the concept of differentiation, debunk common myths surrounding it, and explore practical approaches to fostering a culture of high expectations through scaffolding and effective examples of differentiation.

This professional development session is designed to elucidate the significance of modelling and its diverse applications within language instruction. Participants will explore the transformative impact of live modelling and worked examples, alongside the nuances of different modelling approaches, including live modelling in action and life modelling through metacognitive marking.