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A passion for languages
Saddleworth Language School was established in 2023 and is the lifelong dream and passion of founder, Samantha Doodson as she knows, first hand, how important it is to begin teaching children foreign languages from the youngest possible age - the principle mission of Saddleworth Language School.
Samantha studied French and German at The University of Lancaster and went on to complete a PGCE in Secondary MFL Teaching at Sheffield Hallam University and then a PGCert in Expert Teaching in 2019. Samantha has been teaching French, German and Spanish in UK Secondary and Primary schools for 15 years and it is a job she has been passionate about.
In early 2023 Samantha decided to embark on making language learning accessible to all, especially the youngest learners, by establishing Saddleworth Language School.
Adult Classes
Saddleworth Language School offers a number of weekly adult classes , held at Delph Primary School. Classes are taught by Sam and Ana. If you would like to attend you can book for the next ten-week block or a Pay As You Go space on the Adults Classes section of this site.
In addition to the weekly classes Saddleworth Language School is now hosts monthly stand-alone workshops for business Spanish, holidaymakers and Subject Knowledge Enhancement for primary school teachers of Spanish and French. You can see what is currently on offer and make a booking here.
Babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and children
Saddleworth Language School runs a class for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers on Thursday mornings at The Nook, Delph. Classes at The Nook can be booked by the term (at the beginning of each term) or on a Pay As You Go basis. Click here to book a class.
School Clubs
Saddleworth Language School offers a number of before and after school clubs in local primary schools. If your child's school offers one of these clubs then you are likely already aware of it, but if you would like to see a French or Spanish club at your child's school in the future then please do let me know and I will liaise with the school to see if we can collaborate. To book a school club place, please click here.
MFL Solutions
With extensive experience in MFL education at primary and secondary school level Saddleworth Language School offers bespoke consultancy to nursery, primary and secondary schools e.g. staff MFL CPD, curriculum writing, Ofsted consultancy and MFL teaching.
Mr Learmont of Lydgate St Anne's Primary School recently wrote 'I just wanted to say a huge thank you for your staff meeting content yesterday. All participants enjoyed the session and certainly took away lots of ideas!'
Please contact us to arrange a no obligation meeting to look at how Saddleworth Language School can enhance your offer to your children.