Can't speak, can't learn

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Introduction by Chair - Bene't Steinberg, Group Director - Public Affairs, Cambridge Assessment

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In England, the proportion of primary and secondary schoolchildren speaking other languages at home has been increasing steadily over recent years. What impact does this have on teachers and the education of mainstream students?

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Lee Donaghy (Park View Business & Enterprise School, Birmingham)

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Lee Donaghy (Park View Business & Enterprise School, Birmingham)

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Phil Woolas, former Immigration Minister and Labour MP

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Phil Woolas (Former UK immigration minister and Labour MP)

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Dr Sandra McNally, Director of Education and Skills, Centre for Economic Performance, The London School of Economics and Political Science

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Dr Sandra McNally (London School of Economics and Political Science)

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Dr Philida Schellekens, Consultant, Author, Teacher and Teacher-Trainer

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Phililda Schellekens (consultant, author, teacher and teacher-trainer)

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From the event 'Can’t speak, can’t learn: what’s the impact of non-native speakers in schools?'

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Questions and discussion Session - Can't speak, can't learn: what's the impact of non-native speakers in schools?

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Can’t speak, can’t learn: what’s the impact of non-native speakers in schools?

Now playing: 'How can the curriculum respond?'

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Panel discussion chaired by Dr Nick Saville (Cambridge English Language Assessment). Featuring: Dr Frank Monaghan (National Association for Language Development in the Curriculum), Prof Dr Piet Van Avermaet (Ghent University, Belgium), Timothy Chadwick (consultant and teacher training - language testing)

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Panel discussion chaired by Dr Nick Saville (Cambridge English Language Assessment); Featuring Dr Frank Monaghan (National Association for Language Development in Curriculum), Prof Dr Piet Van Avermaet (Ghent University, Belgium), Timothy Chadwick (consultant and teacher-trainer - language and testing)

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Can’t speak, can’t learn: what’s the impact of non-native speakers in schools?

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From the event 'Can't speak, can't learn?'

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