Here you can find the key research and statistics relating to primary languages and education. These include CILT projects, DCSF-commissioned studies, surveys, consultations and action research, both ongoing and complete.

Research and statistics contribute to the development of good primary practice by helping us to identify and understand factors associated with successful teaching and learning and by enabling us to measure and respond to trends.

CILT is committed to supporting research. In particular we aim to:

• Bring researchers and practitioners into closer contact with each other, so that each benefits from the other's expertise both face-to-face and on-line through electronic discussion groups
• Disseminate the results of research relating to languages education through conferences, publications and the Web
• Encourage teachers to be involved in action research projects in their own classrooms
• Provide facilities for researchers through the CILT Library

Use these pages to access summaries and links to relevant documents such as project reports, case studies and breakdowns of the latest statistics and figures.