The ALL London January Event 2027

The ALL London January Event 2027
📅 Saturday 16 January 2027, 9.30–2.45
📍 BFI, South Bank, London SE1 8XT
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/alljanevent27

Outline provisional programme as at 22/10/26

REGISTRATION + EXHIBITION

Registration & tea/coffee and biscuits – the committee will be there to welcome you! Opportunity for Job offers + seekers to match up!

SESSION 1 - PLENARY

• Introduction, welcome and essential up-dates from ALL (Helen Myers (ALL London Chair), Nick Mair (ALL London Vice Chair) incl. encouragement to match Job offers + seekers
• Promoting languages and opportunities to connect and travel abroad - Erasmus+ opportunities for teachers and learners – all sectors; London:City of Languages – activities including getting ready for International Mother Tongue Day - Vicky Gough (London:City of Languages Chair) + Richard Tallaron +Helen Myers

BREAK

Comfort break / top-up of coffee / chance to ‘network’ / view info from corporate members (incl exam boards), speakers, and our sponsors and to soak up the feeling of being in a beautiful venue by the Thames! Job offers and seekers encouraged to meet up! Exciting raffle with great prizes! Please bring own mug (if possible) to save the environment!

SESSION 2 – 2x PARALLEL SESSIONS

EITHER

‘GCSE from a teacher’s perspective’

Reflections on June 26 and looking forward to June 2027.  Featuring Jennifer Wozniak.

OR

Primary/KS3 focus: Enjoyment while laying foundations. Faris Sanhaji, Richard Tallaron

SESSION 3 3x PARALLEL SESSIONS

EITHER

‘Getting your Years 10 and 11 ready for the GCSE: An Update for Teachers’

Edexcel: Rebecca Waker Subject Advisor & Gemma Gilmour,

OR

‘Getting your Years 10 and 11 ready for the GCSE: An Update for Teachers’

AQA; Subject Support Managers for Languages,

OR

Job Application Clinic for Students. 'What are schools looking for?' with Nick Mair, Academy Teacher, ISMLA, Vice Chair ALL London, Nathalie Blondeau, Harris Federation, David Blow, SESSET Executive Headteacher. A ‘Must’ for trainee teachers preparing CVs, applications and interviews from experienced and inspiring teachers and managers!

COMFORT BREAK/SNACK

A working lunch! [We provide the drinks + biscuits]

SESSION 4

London:City of Languages – The next steps  - Vicky Gough

Brief Annual General Meeting - Chaired by Helen Myers 1. Election /confirmation of committee members; 2. Reports from the Chair, Secretary, Treasurer; 3. Response to issues raised by Management Board; 4. Issues to be raised with the Management Board (please give advance notice of issues you wish to raise in writing before the event if possible); 5. AOB

AND LATER ...

Why not stay to enjoy one of the films showing at the BFI?

💷 Registration

Early bird until midnight Tuesday 12 January 2027. Thereafter £5 more.

• £1 admin fee – students, first‑time primary teachers, and community language teachers (you pay £11 - £10 is refunded on attendance).
• £10 – ALL individual members (including retired) or those joining on the day.
• £20 – group members.
• £35 – non‑members.

🎟 Register via Ticket Tailor.
If your institution does not allow registration on this platform, contact our treasurer by mail to arrange bank transfer.
Confirmation only if requested -  if you’ve paid, your place is secure.

🚆 Travel

BFI, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 8XT (main entrance via Theatre Avenue).
Nearest stations: Waterloo (South Bank exit), Embankment, Charing Cross (via Hungerford Bridge).
Bus routes: 1, 4, 26, 68, 76, 77, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 211, 243, 341, 381, 507, 521, RV1.
Check TfL updates before travelling.

🌟 Final Note

Capacity is limited to 130—book early to avoid disappointment!
Early bird discount until midnight Tuesday 13th January 2027.

• See what happened in January 2026 at the BFI, Southbank
• See what happened in January 2025 at Harris, Bermondsey
• See what happened in January 2024 at the BFI, Southbank.