Policy articles

Find summaries of key policy relating to language teaching and learning and intercultural skills in all sectors. Select a policy article from the listing below.

Recently added policy articles:

Promoting Language Learning and Linguistic Diversity

01/07/03

[Policy] The European Commission’s plan proposes 45 actions to be undertaken from 2004 to 2006 in three areas:

Opportunity and Excellence

01/03/03

[Policy] Among other developments the Green Paper set up an independent Working Party on 14-19 Reform, chaired by Sir Mike Tomlinson.

The future of higher education

01/01/03

[Policy] The White Paper heralded a series of interlinked and continuing reforms to Higher Education.

The future of Higher Education

01/01/03

[Policy] The White Paper heralded a series of interlinked and continuing reforms to Higher Education.

Languages for all, languages for life

01/12/02

The National Languages Strategy for England.

Success for all: Reforming further education and training

01/11/02

Government strategy for reform of the further education sector.

Revised guidance on disapplication of the National Curriculum at Key Stage 4 for specific purposes under section 363 of the Education Act 1996

01/09/02

[Policy] The first formal authorisation of disapplication, for individual pupils, from languages in Key Stage 4.

Extending opportunities, raising standards

01/02/02

[Policy] Proposals included: Greater flexibility in the curriculum for learners aged 14-19

Schools - achieving success

01/09/01

[Policy] With relevance for the whole range of curriculum content, including languages, this government policy document initiated debate about a new and more coherent offer for learners aged 14-19.