"Subjects matter: they are not just the setting for the deployment of someone else's skills"
Christine Counsell (History Association)

Key points for language across the curriculum:

• Interactive
• Learn by doing
• The processes of 'LaC' are relevant to all
• Remember: 'audience - purpose - form' needs to be explored in all subject areas
• Use subjects such as science and maths for LaC examples, rather than English or History
• Whiteboards for all students would be useful
• Don't rush to get it all covered (do a little but well)
• Workshops and plenary (feedback) are most important to the success of the day - get the 'big' picture
• Look at key terminology - the words are used orally; this will get every subject engaged
• Signal that it will be a long process!
• 'Word walls' need to be selective - the most important words only!
• Ensure that SMT are involved!
• Allow time for small groups from departments to develop materials
• Where has the school come from - what do they think they want? Do they know about the cross curricular objectives?
• Departments could have an improvement folder, showing the development of student skills before and after LaC work
• Departments have been 'hot housed' - given more department hire and support to develop LaC
• Share the experiences around the school

Resources
Language Across the Curriculum: Making it Happen (Julia Strong)
Practical Materials TTS 01773 830255