2. NALA conference 2011 The Future for language learning in secondary schools Sue Kirkham ASCL Education Policy Specialist July 6 th 2011

3. NALA conference 2011 How do ASCL members view languages? l Seminar on languages 2010/summary of issues l Reactions to e-bac and other coalition policies

4. NALA conference 2011 Issues l Concern at falling numbers KS4 and post-16 l Languages successful in independent/selective/specialist language colleges leading to massive divide l Impact of primary strategy/transition issues l CPD/support/funding – patchy impact

5. NALA conference 2011 Issues l Recruitment and retention of teachers and heads of department l Rigid approaches to pedagogy l Behaviour issues l GCSE not fit for purpose l Perceptions of difficulty

6. NALA conference 2011 Issues l Performance tables and accountability measures l Wider range of KS4 and post-16 options available l KS3 innovation l Wider issue of language learning in an English speaking country l Purpose of language learning not clear

7. NALA conference 2011 Coalition government l Funding cuts (support/CPD) l Changes to specialist school status l Impact of e-bac and other performance table changes l National Curriculum review l Future of primary languages and transition issues

8. NALA conference 2011 The future? l Choice not compulsion from 14+ l Primary focus on language awareness l Encouragement (HE/employers) l Society/political attitudes l New approach to MFL qualifications l Development of baccalaureate approach