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A one-pager on each of the English Language exams (AQA) to be used by students as a reminder or to be talked through as part of a last-minute revision session https://t.co/OlMWaGfvoY ๐
Wonderful news that the Government has confirmed the launch of a new Ukrainian GCSE.
For more than two years, I've been proud to work alongside Ukrainian campaigners, families and educators such as the Ukrainian St Mary's Trust - headquartered in Kensington & Bayswater - to make the case for its reintroduction.
Language is more than a qualification. It's a vital part of identity, culture and belonging - and of course it will be of interest to many British people hoping to work in and with Ukraine. That is why it was never acceptable that some Ukrainian children in Britain were being offered exams in Russian rather than the opportunity to study and gain qualifications in their native language.
Today is an important step in recognising the language, identity and culture of Ukraine, and a further example of Britainโs unwavering support in the face of Putinโs aggression.
Slava Ukraini ๐บ๐ฆ
The Government has apologised to young Ukrainian refugees who were told to learn Russian at English schools, after they had been forced to flee Russia's war in their homeland.
The Schools minister Georgia Gould said a new Ukrainian language GCSE was now being developed and would be ready across England by 2028.
It follows years of lobbying by Ukraine on behalf of around 30,000 children who have fled to the UK.
I'm so pleased to see this; both local Ukrainians and Ukrainian MPs have raised the need for their language to be recognised with a GCSE.
This is great for Ukrainian heritage youngsters in our schools and those interested in the fascinating language.
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Proud to announce that students in England will be able to study Ukrainian at GCSE.
Itโs a chance for pupils to explore Ukraineโs rich culture and history and, for the Ukrainian community to remain connected to their heritage.
This is another step in our enduring support for Ukraine as part of the 100 Year Partnership ๐บ๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ง
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We hope you enjoy catching up on all our news and achievements.
Wishing all our students, staff and families a restful and enjoyable half-term break. @PLSEALDep@PE_PLS@prendergastpri1
Weโre hardwiring oracy into the revised National Curriculum, so speaking, listening, and communicating will light up every classroom.
Read @LucyMPowell's speech in full: https://t.co/ubJ5NSzMFY
I've published about 20 articles on Substack over the past couple of months, all focused on developing school reading cultures. Some are brand new, others are updated versions of articles I've previously written. Do take a look!
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๐จ NEW: Andy Burnham has announced the Government will introduce "Vocational GCSEs" from 2029
The first subjects are set to cover finance, business management, digital tech, creative media and construction
Adaptive Teaching is about maintaining high expectations while giving students the support they need to access the learning.
Our course on the Teacher CPD Academy explores the research and practical strategies teachers can use in the classroom.
It depends on which languages youโre considering. The UK is a multilingual nation. Create space and opportunities for heritage languages in schools, and employ teachers for these languages. Then the concern about โlanguagesโ will diminish. Students will enjoy their classes more.
๐ Language learning for GCSE students is in a โdeath spiralโ and the government needs to act to reverse the decline, warns @HEPI_news
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The French made a short film about what could happen after all immigrants would follow the โ_white, angry old manโs_โ advice to go back where they came from.*