1st September 2025

We are delighted to share that the Solent Language Hub has secured continued support from the National Consortium for Languages Education (NCLE).

As we embark on this exciting new phase, we are proud to announce that we will now lead the National Priority Project for Civic Engagement, highlighting the transformative role of languages in building inclusive, outward-looking communities. With this new funding, we will evolve into a Strategic Learning Network and will now be known as the Solent Language Network.

We will continue to work in close partnership with the educational settings and valued colleagues who have been part of our journey so far, as well as with the Portsmouth: City of Languages initiative. Our goal remains to extend our reach and impact—both across Portsmouth and the wider Greater Portsmouth area—by championing language learning for all.

This development marks an important milestone in our story, enabling us to deepen collaboration, strengthen community engagement, and inspire more schools, educators, and partners to celebrate and promote the power of languages.