• To provide advice on planning for implementation at strategic/ operational levels.
• To provide examples of a range of approaches from around the country.
• To encourage discussion, the sharing of thinking and emerging practice about the implications of implementation for Local Authorities.
• To encourage national momentum.
• To share key messages including challenges, regarding ongoing implementation.

The document below summarises the discussion which took place during the conference and outlines the key enablers and challenges for implementing the 1+2 language learning model.

• ADES Conference 13 March 2015 - Summary Document

Introduction by Chairs of the SIG: Michael Wood, Director of Education, Dundee City Council Tim Simons, Head of Curriculum Unit, Scottish Government.

Education Scotland Overview Jane Renton, Assistant Director.

Planning for Implementation Jane Renton Maureen McNaughton, Education Officer, West Lothian Council and Janey Mauchline, Quality Improvement Officer, South Lanarkshire Council.

• Languages 1plus2 in South Lanarkshire Council
• 1plus2 approach to modern languages in West Lothian.

Plenary discussion on Planning for Implementation and the key enablers for success and key blockages led by Bruce Robertson & Jane Renton, Assistant Director, Education Scotland. 

Approaches in clusters introduced by Louise Glen, Senior Education Officer, Education Scotland. Carrick Academy and Graeme High School.

• 1plus2 South Ayrshire cluster approach
• Our cluster approach... Graeme High School

Implementation Planning at Strategic and Operational level Workshop exercise led by Bruce Robertson and Jane Renton.  

Plenary discussion, conclusion and next steps by Michael Wood.

Optional talks by James Young High School on cluster working and the Business Language Champion programme with Dalmahoy Hotel.