The 2025 event has now taken place, the 2026 Agenda will be live soon. If you would like to register your interest please fill in the form below.
The language deficit in the UK has a pervasive impact on trade, employment and building cultural understanding. To achieve the Government’s EBacc Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) target of 90% by the end of 2025, a robust approach that includes initiatives both inside and out of the classroom is required to foster a continuous learning pathway from KS3 to higher education. The conference will also discuss key challenges facing educators in MFL including teacher recruitment and retention, ensuring success in examinations and supporting SEND students.
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Chair’s Opening Remarks
Julie Sutcliffe, Education Development Lead (MFL), Global School Alliance (CONFIRMED)
Keynote: Current Trends and Updates in MFL Education
Dr Jayne Duff, Research Fellow, Queens University Belfast (CONFIRMED)
Case study: International Engagement in Schools
Vicky Gough, Schools Adviser, British Council (CONFIRMED)
Keynote: MFL Teacher Recruitment and Retention in Schools
James Zuccollo, Director for School Workforce, Education Policy Institute (CONFIRMED)
Questions & Answers
Comfort Break
Keynote: Teaching MFL to SEND Students
Dr Katie Howard, Senior Lecturer in Education and Psychology, University of Exeter
(CONFIRMED)
Keynote: Teaching MFL to Students Learning EAL
Kamil Trzebiatowski, Digital Resource Developer, The Bell Foundation (CONFIRMED)
Questions & Answers
Lunch Break & Networking
Keynote: Supporting you with New MFL GCSE Examinations
Ian Rodmell, Subject Lead – Languages, AQA (CONFIRMED)
Case study: Promoting Student-Led Language Learning in Schools
Lucy Jenkins, Project Director, MFL Mentoring, Cardiff University (CONFIRMED)
Professor Giuliana Pieri, Vice Principal (international), Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Royal Holloway University of London (CONFIRMED)
Questions & Answers
Breakout Networking
Comfort Break
Languages and creativity: How can we equip learners for the future?
Judith Rifeser, President, Association for Language Learning (CONFIRMED)
Case study: Diversifying Language Learning
Carolin Schneider, Language Zone Manager, University of Leeds (CONFIRMED)
Questions & Answers
Chair’s Closing Remarks
Julie Sutcliffe, Education Development Lead (MFL), Global School Alliance (CONFIRMED)
Conference Close
Research Fellow
Queens University Belfast
Schools Adviser
British Council
Director for School Workforce
Education Policy Institute
Senior Lecturer in Education and Psychology
University of Exeter
Head of Training and Resources
The Bell Foundation
Subject Lead – Languages
AQA
Project Director, MFL Mentoring
Cardiff University
It was an engaging event which brought together researchers and practitioners in the field. I look forward to the 2025 edition!
The event was very inspiring and I found it interesting to listen to people from varied organisations. I took away a lot of practical information as well as ideas that I could implement into my school in different ways.
The event was really informative with lots of takeaways that I can implement in my department.
A really engaging conference with an excellent variety of speakers from all areas; primary, secondary, exam boards, British council and more. A language-lovers dream day!
A lovely way of linking with colleagues and sharing concerns. Inspiring to hear what others are doing in MFL.
✓ Gain key insights from experts in education
✓ Keep up to date with policy developments and examination and curriculum changes
✓ Networking opportunities with speakers and senior colleagues from across the education sector
✓ Gain 8 hours of CPD points towards your yearly quota
Job Title Example | Organisation Examples |
Charity Partners | Primary Schools |
Teachers | Secondary Schools |
University Staff | Further Education Providers |
Academic Support Staff | Higher Education Providers |
Trustees | Government Educational Policy Leads |
Policy Managers | Charities |
Academics | Think Tanks/NGOs |
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 8 CPD Points.
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 8 CPD Points.
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 8 CPD Points.
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