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Subject information
– Modern Foreign Languages

At Kirk Ella St Andrew’s, the intention of our MFL curriculum is to develop an interest and thirst for learning languages. We aim to introduce the learning of ‘French’ and the understanding of its culture in enjoyable and stimulating ways. We hope to embed the essential skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing (including grammar). We aim to build on the children’s ‘cultural capital’ so that they are aware of similarities and differences between cultures. Overall, we hope to lay the foundations for future language learning.

Our MFL curriculum has been designed to progressively develop skills in French. We use the i-languages programme to deliver our French lessons. We chose this after both using and looking at other schemes available along with consultation with our local catchment Secondary School, which is a language specialist school. We have built up a good relationship with them which is both mutually beneficial and one which offers us extra support and valuable knowledge.

All KS2 children are taught French in a weekly discreet lesson by a specialist in French. This is something which has changed from previous years, where French was either taught in blocks and in some year groups very rarely. By teaching French each week, the children are much more likely to retain the key vocabulary taught.

KS1 children are also introduced o French through our ‘KidsLingo’ club, displays around the school and some basic classroom commands, greetings for the register etc.

Teachers assess French throughout lessons using ‘Assessment for Learning in order to help plan future lessons. Assessment is also built into the i-languages programme and the children will complete tests in all of the areas (speaking, listening, reading and writing) termly. By the end of Year 6, the children will have a sound foundation on which to build on in their Secondary school journey.

Every child has a copy of what they are expected to learn/know in the year group stuck into the front of their French books. That way both staff and children are clear on what their language journey should look like.

Samples of work will be collected for each of the areas and a portfolio put together to see the progression throughout KS2.

Further information:

Strong Early Years Provision: The early years curriculum is well-planned, supporting and challenging children’s interests, with a clear focus on personal, social, and emotional development.

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Reading Focus: The school has prioritized developing a love of reading among pupils, creating a literature-rich environment and supporting pupils to become confident, fluent readers.

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Caring Environment: Staff care for pupils well, providing an ambitious learning environment where pupils feel safe and supported by trusted adults.

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Positive Attitudes: Pupils are eager to learn and have positive attitudes towards their lessons, with a calm and purposeful atmosphere evident in classrooms.

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Effective Safeguarding: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with well-trained staff who know the pupils and community well, reporting concerns in a timely manner and working successfully with external agencies to support pupils and their families.

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Effective Mathematics Curriculum: The recently refreshed mathematics curriculum is well-planned, helping pupils build their understanding with regular opportunities to recap knowledge and address misconceptions.

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Comprehensive Personal Development: The school offers a comprehensive personal, social, and health education curriculum that includes opportunities for pupils to explore life in modern Britain.

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Supportive Leadership: Staff are positive about the school’s leaders and the professional support they receive. Governors and representatives of the local authority know the school well and bring valuable skills to their roles.

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Empowered Staff: Subject leaders are knowledgeable and passionate, inspiring teachers and delivering exceptional physical education where pupils engage in precise learning activities and enjoy success in inter- and intra-school events.

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Ambitious Curriculum: The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum that helps pupils deepen their knowledge and prepares them well for the next stage of their education.

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