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This section contains details of policy documents, reports, research and websites on early language learning and other relevant topics.

DCSF Key stage 2 framework for languages  

The Department for Children, Schools and Families' (DCSF) non-statutory guidelines for teaching languages at key stage 2 - a comprehensive source of guidance and advice for teachers and curriculum managers planning and delivering language learning in primary schools.

Parts 1 and 2 of the KS2 framework for languages, published October 2005, are available online (at the DCSF Standards Site)

Part 3 of the KS2 framework was published in April 2007 and can be ordered in hard copy from DCSF publications (quote reference 00171-2007DOM-EN) or downloaded in pdf format by clicking on the links below

Part 3 KS2 Framework for Languages Section 1 (pdf 78kB)
Part 3 KS2 Framework for Languages Section 2 (pdf 260kB)
Part 3 KS2 Framework for Languages Section 3 (pdf 147kB)
Part 3 KS2 Framework for Languages Section 4 (pdf 164kB)
Part 3 KS2 Framework for Languages Section 5 (pdf 181kB)
Part 3 KS2 Framework for Languages Section 6 (pdf 174kB)
Part 3 KS2 Framework for Languages Section 7 (pdf 144kB)
Part 3 KS2 Framework for Languages Section 8 (pdf 190kB)

CILT information sheets for primary languages

Further details of reports and research on early language learning can be found on the following information sheets:

CILT Information Sheet 55: Languages for young beginners: Reports and guides
(pdf, 89kB) - March 2007.
For reports and guides predating this sheet, please see the previous version of Info Sheet 55 dated March 2004 (rtf, 207kB)

CILT Information Sheet 82: Languages in primary education: Statistical sources and reports
(rtf, 474kB)
- March 2004

The CILT website includes answers to the most frequently asked questions about statistics on languages in primary education:

  • How many primary schools are there in the UK?
  • How many primary schools are teaching languages in England?
  • Which languages are most commonly offered in primary schools?

 

 

 

 




 

 
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