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Languages

Intent

  • Confident to speak with good intonation and pronunciation.
  • Begin to develop fluency in reading and writing.
  • A strong awareness of the culture of France.
  • A passion for and commitment to languages.
  • The ability to use languages creatively and spontaneously.
  • To understand the diversity of French culture.

Implementation

  • French is taught in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
  • There is a two-year cycle for Key Stage 1, then a four-year cycle of Key Stage 2.
  • Long term planning that is carefully tailored to the curriculum drivers whilst completing the National Curriculum Programme of study.
  • Kapow scheme of learning has been adopted for Key stage 1 and Key Stage 2 languages.
  • Key Stage 1 languages focus on learning French through songs.
  • Specific vocabulary teaching within lessons.
  • Specific French phonics teaching within lessons.
  • Teaching of conjugation of key verbs to accurately express person, tense and intent.
  • Alternative methods of communication are taught within school e.g. Makaton and Sign Language

Knowledge and Understanding:

The children’s understanding and knowledge of languages will be broadened through the teaching of the following key concepts.

  • Describing ourselves.
  • Articulating our interests and hobbies.
  • Describing our family.
  • Geographical and cultural understanding.

Impact

  • Children are confident to communicate in French, Makaton or Sign Language.
  • Confident, independent and resilient learners.
  • Rich vocabulary that reflects their learning.
  • Children have a strong understanding of diversity in the world.
  • Improved cultural capital.

Knowledge progression