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The Early Language
Learning initiative was managed by CILT on behalf of the DfEE/DfES. Its
aim was to support and develop foreign language learning in the primary
sector, providing a basis for future developments.The initiative was delivered
in two phases: April 1999 to March 2001 and April 2001 to March 2004.
Listed below are just
some of the achievements and outcomes of the Early Language Learning initiative:
• A national
system of advice and support for ELL was established (NACELL).
• National guidelines and a curricular framework were produced.
(CILT Guidelines and QCA Guidelines and Scheme of Work).
• An ELL support network of regional
support groups was in place.
• Agreement had been reached to introduce a pilot PGCE Primary French
course in collaboration with the French authorities.
• The first elements of a video-based resource for a distance-learning
training package had been completed.
• A national framework for regional INSET linked to courses
abroad had been established.
• A national resources
database
had been created.
• In collaboration with providers a framework had been established
for the expansion of commercial materials. Further information about the
badging system is provided below.
The
Early Language Learning Initiative, Report on Phase 1 is
available to download (pdf, 103kb).
ELL
badging
The ELL
badging system was devised
under the terms of the ELL initiative and operated from 1999-2005.
The ELL badging system aimed to describe products which met certain criteria
and addressed particular issues in order to highlight the availability
of early language learning materials existing at the time and to encourage
the production of new high quality materials. Publishers were invited
to submit suitable products to the approval panel for evaluation.
Resources produced since the scheme ended or not submitted when the scheme
was in operation do not carry an ELL badge mark. This is no reflection
on the quality of the resources.
What was offered?
| Use
of the ELL logo and approved text in the presentation and promotion
of specific, named teaching and learning materials. |
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Criteria and process
Publishers were asked to demonstrate that the products for which they
sought recognition addressed one or more of the issues and displayed most
of the essential quality characteristics specified on the application
form. They were asked to submit one copy of the material together with
the application form and any supporting documentation (including publicity)
for evaluation by the approval panel.
The approval panel
comprised CILT and QCA. BECTa, other members of the National Advisory
Group, the Primary Languages Network, teachers and CILT Project Officers
were asked to advise on specific products or aspects.
A number of products
were badged under this system and are included in the online ELL
resources database. Badged items are identified by the following annotation:
This resource
has been badged within the terms of the DfES's ELL initiative.
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