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Essential read: language-related responses to the DfE's CAR

Read CLIE's single-doc digest of all language-related inputs to the DfE Curriculum & Assessment Review's call for evidence.

LSP Journal opinion piece: International experiences for all

Evidence shows improvements in individuals’ life outcomes, and wider socio-economic benefits, while boosting languages uptake.

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Theme: "Language for everyone: for everyone a language" for a day of inspiration, challenge and discussion with expert speakers. Read more: