Languages

Rose Lane Primary School

Intent, Implementation, Impact Statement

MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES

INTENT

At Rose Lane Primary School, the intention of our MFL curriculum is to develop an interest in, and thirst for, learning other languages. We aim to introduce the learning of the French language and the understanding of its culture in enjoyable and stimulating ways. We will embed the essential skills of listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Our aim is to build the children’s ‘culture capital’ so that they are aware of similarities and differences between cultures. In short, we hope to lay the foundations for future language learning.

Although French as a subject in our curriculum begins in KS2, our EYFS and KS1 pupils are introduced to a wide range of languages through the daily register, language of the month displays and countries and cultures week.

IMPLEMENTATION

We teach French across Key Stage 2 as this is the primary language offered at the secondary school we feed. Our scheme of work to provides clear progression for the development of speaking and listening and vocabulary acquisition. Lessons are sequenced so that prior learning is considered and opportunities for revision of language and grammar are built in. Our lessons and resources help children to build on prior knowledge alongside the introduction of new skills. Lessons are taught in half termly topics, providing structure and context as well as offering an insight into the culture of French-speaking countries and communities. The introduction and revision of key vocabulary and grammatical structures is built into each lesson. This vocabulary is then included in display materials and additional resources so that children have opportunities to repeat and revise their learning.

IMPACT

Using the full range of resources, including display materials, will increase the profile of languages across school. The learning environment will be consistent with key French vocabulary displayed, spoken and used by all learners. We want to ensure that French is loved by teachers and pupils across school, therefore encouraging them to embark on further language studies. Impact can also be measured through key questioning skills built into lessons and  child-led assessment such as success criteria grids.