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<p>The government remains committed to increasing the proportion of pupils who choose
to study a language up to GCSE and beyond, as well as to improving the quality of
language teaching at both primary and secondary schools.</p><p>In March 2023, the
department announced a new £14.9 million Language Hubs programme, including a distinct
German Promotion Project. The programme will be comprised of up to 25 lead hub schools,
all of which will work with partner schools to improve standards of language teaching
across the country, in line with recommendations of the Teaching Schools Council’s
2016 modern foreign languages pedagogy review.</p><p>Since 2016, the department has
funded the £20 million Mandarin Excellence Programme, which supports schools and teachers
to deliver intensive Mandarin study to increase the quality of Mandarin lessons and
to increase uptake in the subject. The programme provides professional development
and teaching resources for teachers in participating schools across England.</p><p>From
September 2024, teaching of the revised subject content for French, German, and Spanish
GCSEs will begin. The new content is intended to encourage more students to take up
these important subjects, making them more accessible to all pupils.</p><p>To ensure
high standards of modern foreign language teaching, language curriculum materials
and associated resources will be developed by Oak National Academy, as part of its
second tranche of procurement. The first materials will be available from autumn 2024,
and full curriculum packages by autumn 2025. This will ensure that high quality, optional
lessons are available nationwide, benefitting both teachers and pupils.</p>
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