The National Centre for Excellence for Language Pedagogy (NCELP) was set up in December 2018. We work in partnership with university researchers, teacher educators and expert practitioners, to improve language curriculum design and pedagogy, leading to a higher take up and greater success at GCSE. We are funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and co-directed by The University of York and The Cam Academy Trust. Our substantial package of support includes professional development tools, teaching resources, and workshops. We deliver a free CPD Course - MFL Curriculum Design and Pedagogy for KS3 and GCSE, the course aligns with the:
New GCSE Subject Content for French, German and Spanish - for first teaching in 2024 with first exams in summer 2026.
2021 Ofsted research review
2016 MFL Pedagogy Review recommendations
Our FREE NCELP CPD course offers an unparalleled opportunity for teachers to develop a comprehensive understanding of the 2016 MFL Pedagogy Review recommendations, providing a springboard for any curriculum and pedagogy development planning in light of the new subject content for GCSE French, German and Spanish, as well as the current subject content. Our work is to:
Connect classroom practice and research
Develop pedagogy, with resources to deliver it
Improve intrinsic motivation and increase GCSE uptake
