Our established MFL teachers network is a chance for teachers of MFL to meet to discuss current issues in secondary phase languages education, to form good cross-school relationships and share best practice.

The network will consist of three face to face sessions which will run from 4pm to 5.30pm at Sandringham School on the following dates:

• Session 1: Monday, 9th November 2026
• Session 2: Monday, 8th March 2027
• Session 3: Monday, 24th May 2027

This programme is £30 in advance or £10 per session when joining part way through the year.

Who is this for?

Heads and Seconds in Languages Departments, Teachers of MFL

What are the objectives or outcomes?

On this programme participants will:

• Discuss changes to the MFL curriculum.
• Discuss the challenges facing teachers of MFL.
• Share best practice.

Areas of focus

The course will include:

• Facilitated sessions.
• Reflection and review.
• Planning next steps.

Meet the facilitator

David Williams, Sandringham School

Fleur Baikie, Sandringham School

Fleur is currently Head of MFL and Assistant Induction Tutor at Sandringham School. She has previous experience as a senior leader in an international school in the Middle East and has led on a range of aspects of school life. She is passionate about teaching and learning and facilitates across a number of strands of the golden thread. Fleur is a member of the Chartered College of Teaching and is enthusiastic about research informed practice in education.