MFL Consultation Sessions: Let's Talk Languages!

PPLI offers consultation opportunities to schools that feel they would benefit from a session of reflection and future planning around language provision.

These MFL consultation sessions are held in schools, typically last 90 minutes, and benefit from the attendance of a cross-section of school personnel, including senior management, guidance counsellors, TY programme coordinators, and MFL coordinators.

The sessions provide a structured opportunity not only to reflect on current language provision, but also to explore all opportunities available to students, including Leaving Certificate language classes on Saturdays and #ThinkLanguages Week, and to incorporate future planning for language learning across the school. 

What are the aims of an MFL consultation session?

These sessions are designed to:

  • Recognise existing good practice around language provision within your school

  • Promote inclusive practices that recognise and value the linguistic diversity of all students

  • Facilitate strategic planning for Transition Year (TY) and beyond, ensuring language learning is visible and accessible to every student

  • Encourage reflective dialogue aligned with the Looking at Our School quality framework, through an SSE-style conversation with a PPLI Education Officer

  • Support schools in evaluating and expanding their language pathways, including heritage languages and non-curricular language experiences

Consultation sessions address questions your school may have, such as:

  • How can we support the uptake of languages already on offer in our school?

  • What future activities or supports could help us build a more inclusive language environment?

  • How can we include students who do not currently study languages?

  • What opportunities exist to support heritage language speakers in our school?

  • How can we increase language provision during TY and beyond?

  • Are we making the most of initiatives like Leaving Certificate Language Classes on Saturdays and #ThinkLanguages?

  • Do we cater for students who speak other curricular and non-curricular languages?

Apply for an MFL consultation session

Schools interested in availing of a consultation session are encouraged to fill out the Expression of Interest Form. A PPLI Education Officer will be in touch to arrange a call.

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