John has over 40 years’ experience as a teacher, trainer and inspector in the field of languages and special educational needs, including seven as a languages consultant for a deprived London Borough, the fastest-improving local authority in the country.  He has contributed training seminars on languages and special needs on behalf of the French and Spanish Embassies, and is a member of a new advisory group on teaching methods being formed at the DfE.  John has made a series of presentations at national conferences over recent years, including The Wellington College/Sunday Times Festival of Education, the Association for Language Learning Conference, Teach First and The Languages Show.  He helped write the new National Curriculum for Languages.  John offers free follow-up support to attendees of this course via email.