We are delighted to share a preview of two exciting developments to support and enrich Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) teaching across primary schools.
From immersive cultural learning experiences to internationally renowned professional development, these opportunities are designed to inspire both pupils and staff.
Our upcoming Colombia Cultural Day Pack offers a vibrant and engaging way to celebrate global cultures within the primary classroom.
Designed for Key Stage 2, this fully digital resource is perfect for enrichment days or themed cultural events.
It will enable pupils to:
This exciting resource will develop cultural awareness and provide everything you need to deliver a memorable, hands-on cultural experience in your school.
Coming soon – stay tuned for release details!
We are also thrilled to announce an exclusive professional development opportunity with Dr Gianfranco Conti, an internationally renowned language teaching expert.
Dr Conti is an international keynote speaker and the founder of the popular language-learning platform The Language Gym.
One free place is available for Liverpool Maintained Primary Schools.
Experienced language teacher Dr Conti will work with Subject Leaders to share:
It's a unique opportunity to gain insight from a leading expert and explore an approach which develops speaking through carefully structured listening activities.
Fri 10th Jul 2026
The day will explore how schools can strengthen inclusive practice, address disadvantage, enhance adaptive teaching and create cultures of belonging where every child feels valued and supported.
Thu 09th Jul 2026
We would like to extend a huge thank you to all the schools and pupils who took part in our recent Primary MFL FIFA World Cup Poster Competition.
Mon 08th Jun 2026
Ensuring every pupil becomes a confident, fluent reader remains one of the most important and challenging priorities for schools. SIL is addressing this head-on with the introduction of the SIL Reading Development Course (RDC)
“A highly st
Fri 05th Jun 2026
Issue 27 (May 2026) of Impact Magazine features a perspective article on the main findings from an evaluative stakeholder study of SIL's new Early Years SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) advocacy training programme. “The programme is fostering inclusive cultures where every chi
Wed 03rd Jun 2026
Join experts in a discussion on the language-education landscape in the North-West and explore new ways of working together, to make the North-West a truly multilingual region.
Tue 26th May 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearly here, and we want primary children to get creative by designing their very own World Cup poster that celebrates how football brings people, countries and languages together.
