FOI: MFL A-Level provision

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To whom it may concern,

I am writing to make an open government request for all the information to which I am entitled under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. In order to assist you with this request, I am outlining my enquiry as specifically as possible. If however this request is too wide or unclear, I would be grateful if you would contact me as I understand that under the Act, you are required to advise and assist requesters. Please send via email in Excel or similar format within 20 working days.

In your response please also include the following details:
- Address
- Local authority
- Total pupils taking A-Levels
- Type of FE institution (e.g. college, sixth form etc)

Request: Please include a breakdown of each college which is part of your group if applicable.

1. Do you offer at least one foreign language A-Level course for 16-19-year-olds?

- 1.2 Which foreign languages are taught?
- 1.3. How many students aged 16-19 currently take each foreign language course (breakdown by language if multiple)?
- 1.4. How many students aged 16-19 currently take any foreign language course in total?

2. If you do not currently offer a foreign language A-Level, did you previously? If so, what year was that stopped?

Yours faithfully,

Jessica Sharkey

info, Beeches Learning and Development Trust

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Emma Newell (Staff), Beeches Learning and Development Trust

Dear Jessica Sharkey,

Re: Freedom of Information Request

We acknowledge your Freedom of Information request, sent to us by email on the 19 February 2024.

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, we are required to respond to you within 20 school days. We will therefore respond to you no later than 18 March 2024.

Yours sincerely,

Emma Newell, AATQB

Executive Assistant to the Headteacher, Governance Professional, and Finance Support
Burnham Grammar School

Working hours: 09:00 hrs – 15:00 hrs (Mon – Fri, term time only)

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Emma Newell (Staff), Beeches Learning and Development Trust

Dear Jessica Sharkey,

Letter providing all information requested

Thank you for your email of 19 February.

A copy of the information is in blue text below:

Address - Burnham Grammar School, Hogfair Lane, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, SL1 7HG
- Local authority – Buckinghamshire County Council
- Total pupils taking A-Levels - 365
- Type of FE institution (e.g. college, sixth form etc) – Sixth Form

Request: Please include a breakdown of each college which is part of your group if applicable.

1. Do you offer at least one foreign language A-Level course for 16-19-year-olds? Yes

- 1.2 Which foreign languages are taught? - German, Spanish and French

- 1.3. How many students aged 16-19 currently take each foreign language course (breakdown by language if multiple)?
German – 1
Spanish - 5
French – 3

- 1.4. How many students aged 16-19 currently take any foreign language course in total? - 9

2. If you do not currently offer a foreign language A-Level, did you previously? If so, what year was that stopped? – N/A

If you are dissatisfied with the handling of your request, you have the right to ask for an internal review. Internal review requests should be submitted within two months of the date of receipt of the response to your original letter and should be addressed to: Emma Newell, Burnham Grammar School, Hogfair Lane, Burnham, SL1 7HG. Please provide full details of the reasons why you believe your request was not handled properly.
If you are not content with the outcome of the internal review, you have the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.

Best Regards,

Emma Newell, AATQB

Executive Assistant to the Headteacher, Governance Professional, and Finance Support
Burnham Grammar School

Working hours: 09:00 hrs – 15:00 hrs (Mon – Fri, term time only)

Burnham Grammar School respects the work-life balance of its staff. If this email has been sent out of normal working hours, there is no expectation for you to provide an immediate response.

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