Grand Union Language Network
We believe that knowledge of languages and culture can help to foster universal understanding and contribute to building a peaceful and harmonious world. Language Networks bring together language teachers to improve MFL education in England. Each Network works with up to seven partner schools to improve learning opportunities and outcomes for all pupils.
We work to provide:
- High quality language teaching in schools
- Increased languages uptake at GCSE
- Levelling up opportunities for disadvantaged pupils
- Emphasis on improving the performance of boys in MFL
- Better recognition of, and support for, the rich diversity of languages spoken in addition to English
Emily Stallard
Network Lead
Emily Stallard works with early career teachers on a wider level across parts of the West Midlands, including supporting them with all needs and requirements on a statutory level as well as supporting their progress towards meeting standards and enhancing their CPD opportunities.
Emily started her career as a SCITT trainee at Tudor Grange Academy Solihull and enjoyed working at Alcester Academy before returning to Tudor Grange in 2015.
Emily has been fortunate to enjoy a variety of roles and responsibilities. Initially, this was leading French on a subject level and rooted in curriculum, but soon this expanded to CPD roles, including coaching and leading aspects of whole-school CPD. Emily became passionate about CPD on a wider level and was successfully appointed as Early Career Framework lead for the Teaching School Hub in 2021.
Emily is really excited to use her experience in the ‘Hub World’ to support the Languages Hub, but is really pleased to be able to work with such a brilliant team to develop love of language learning and success in MFL.