Modern Foreign Languages curriculum statement 

At our school, children learn French in Years 3 - 6. We also celebrate and showcase the many languages spoken by our school community. We want children to enjoy learning new languages and to feel proud of the languages they speak at home.

Children have the opportunity to learn French in school by:

• listening
• speaking
• singing
• reading
• writing

They learn new words and practise using French in different topics and activities each half term. Lessons are taught for 30 minutes every week and help children grow in confidence when using the language.

French is the main language taught in Year 7 at local secondary schools. Learning French at primary school helps children feel ready and confident when they move to secondary school.

We also celebrate languages from around the world. In daily assemblies, one home language is shared each week. Children who speak that language say a greeting, and the rest of the school joins in. Children learn where the language is spoken by looking at a world map.

On Diversity Day, the whole school learns about different languages, cultures and traditions. This helps children understand and respect people from different backgrounds.

Through learning languages, children:

• build confidence in speaking and listening
• enjoy poetry and performances in other languages
• learn about different cultures and countries
• understand that all languages are important and valued