Penny Madoc-Jones

Penny Madoc-Jones is a Senior Lecturer in primary foreign languages and Course Lead for the BA in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) at St Mary's University. She previously served as a Visiting Lecturer for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in secondary modern languages and has extensive experience as a secondary school teacher of French and German, including a period as Head of Department. She pioneered the integration of modern languages into the BA and PGCE curricula when it became a National Curriculum requirement, establishing primary modern languages modules in 2001.

• Professional Contributions: Key architect of languages as a core component in teacher training.
• Leadership: Over 20 years as a governor at a local primary school.

Her work focuses on enhancing language education in primary settings and teacher preparation. Though no specific awards or grants are noted, her institutional roles highlight her influence in curriculum development and educational policy.