Head of MFL, Woodford County High School for Girls
“Many who live, study and work in London speak languages in addition to English. By working together to celebrate and promote the linguistic diversity and richness in London, we will be able to find ways to highlight the importance and enjoyment of languages and of language learning in educational settings and beyond.”
Director of Modern Foreign Languages – United Learning.
“Being part of the London City of Languages programme gives us the chance to unite and celebrate the multitude of languages, and even more communities, in the most diverse city in the United Kingdom. Overseeing languages for a Trust which has schools in North, South, East and West London and allowing students to showcase their languages and cultures, and demonstrate their pride in their diverse home city, is something I believe that such an initiative could bring to my Trust, promoting characterful education and a sense of belonging and identity. “
Helen is Secretary of the London: City of Languages Steering Group.
Invited Trustee and Volunteer for the Association for Language Learning. Language teacher (mainly French, but some German and Italian), and formerly a senior manager in a large mixed comprehensive school.
As Chair of the Association for Language Learning’s London Branch, I am delighted that we already have a thriving community of language teachers who come along to our regular local events held in London. I look forward to connecting with an even bigger network of people and organisations in all sorts of sectors (education, businesses, the arts and many more…)and together we can make an even greater impact on the lives of people in London.
Chair + CLiE, Work Package Lead + RISE UP Horizon Europe Project, Reader in Linguistics + Roehampton University
London: City of Languages complements
Vicky is Chair of the London: City of Languages Steering Group.
“I am the Lead for Modern Languages in Schools at the British Council, where I oversee a range of programmes and initiatives that support language teaching and learning across the UK while bringing an intercultural dimension to the classroom. Having managed numerous projects in this field, I am passionate about promoting the value of languages in education and society. As a Londoner, I am especially excited to be part of this initiative celebrating the rich diversity of languages taught and spoken across our city.”