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Curriculum Coaches: Developing peer learning leaders JULIE DUNFORD Head of Languages, The Hayesbrook School Tonbridge, Kent
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The Hayesbrook School All boys secondary modern 11-18 years 900 students Non-selective 35% AEN 1% EAL 77% A*-C (58% including English & Maths) House system (sport / team ethos) Outstanding Academy status since Dec 2010 Only secondary Teaching School in Kent
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The Languages Department GCSE results: 35% A*-C Poor behaviour Demoralised staff Angry students, not understanding WHY they had to learn a language GCSE results: 80% A*-C Students understand why languages are relevant Staff are motivated to maintain high standards Department profile is high among staff, students and parents Over 50% of Year 9 choose to continue with their language learning at KS4 2008 2010
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Raising the profile of languages throughout the school Curriculum changes Enterprise Days – promoting languages as a life skill Languages@Work Week Languages whole-school Inter-team competitions Language Leader Award and Language Coaches European Day of Languages whole school celebration International links and trips with sport theme Staff language lessons Active language learning – bringing sport into classroom Introduction of more accessible courses – catering for lower ability at KS4
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Students in Years 9-11 choose to take part in the award during enrichment time Learn to plan and deliver language activities to Year 5 Huge confidence boost for students Primary children love it and enjoy language learning Many leaders incorporate sport and healthy lifestyles into lessons Language Leaders Award
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Year 11 group with 30 students ranging from A*-F in ability Top 4 students chosen to be Coaches and meet once a week to prepare resources and plan activities Discuss what students NEED Revise key grammar and vocabulary around topic area Discuss groupings and logistics of carousel Teach Year 11 class once a fortnight on a carousel basis (15 mins per activity) Feedback given after lesson (from teacher, coaches and students OBJECTIVE: to raise attainment among our C/D borderliners Language Coaches
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Julie Dunford Head of Languages & Specialist Leader of Education dunford@hayesbrook.kent.sch.uk
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