News

Fri 10th Jul 2026

Inclusion Conference (Autumn 2026)

The day will explore how schools can strengthen inclusive practice, address disadvantage, enhance adaptive teaching and create cultures of belonging where every child feels valued and supported.

Thu 09th Jul 2026

And the winners are...

We would like to extend a huge thank you to all the schools and pupils who took part in our recent Primary MFL FIFA World Cup Poster Competition.

Tue 23rd Jun 2026

Exciting MFL Resources & CPD - Coming Soon!

From immersive cultural learning experiences to internationally renowned professional development, these opportunities are designed to inspire both pupils and staff.

Mon 08th Jun 2026

Transforming Reading Outcomes: Introducing SIL’s Reading Development Courses

Ensuring every pupil becomes a confident, fluent reader remains one of the most important and challenging priorities for schools. SIL is addressing this head-on with the introduction of the SIL Reading Development Course (RDC) 
“A highly st

Fri 05th Jun 2026

Early Years SEND Advocacy Training: A research-informed perspective

Issue 27 (May 2026) of Impact Magazine features a perspective article on the main findings from an evaluative stakeholder study of SIL's new Early Years SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) advocacy training programme. “The programme is fostering inclusive cultures where every chi

Wed 03rd Jun 2026

Language Education in the Northwest and Beyond: Exploring Collaboration

Join experts in a discussion on the language-education landscape in the North-West and explore new ways of working together, to make the North-West a truly multilingual region. 

Tue 26th May 2026

Celebrate Languages, Football & Unity!

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearly here, and we want primary children to get creative by designing their very own World Cup poster that celebrates how football brings people, countries and languages together.

Tue 19th May 2026

Cardiac Emergency Readiness Initiative

SIL is supporting a new citywide initiative to ensure every school in Liverpool is prepared to respond to a cardiac emergency.

Fri 08th May 2026

Turn curriculum responsibility into clear, strategic action...

Our brand new Primary Curriculum Subject Leader Guides are clear, practical and ready to use. They provide everything you need to review, strengthen, and confidently lead your subject - without the guesswork, feeling overwhelmed, or feeling like you're simply “box‑ticking.”

Fri 10th Apr 2026

Welcome to our New Home

We’re pleased to share that SIL has now moved into a brand‑new home, marking an exciting new chapter for our staff, partners, and visitors.

Wed 08th Apr 2026

Summer Training Brochure 2026 – Now Available

Packed with a wide range of high‑quality, practical and research‑informed CPD opportunities for schools and educational settings across all phases. Our summer offer responds to national developments, local priorities and Ofsted expectations.

Mon 09th Mar 2026

Blog | “Celebrate building a sustainable, ambitious and joyful MFL offer”

Dawn Reardon, SIL MFL Lead, introduces the Primary MFL Pathway Award - a perfect starting point for schools in the early stages of developing language provision.