French

Intent

‘A different language is a different version of life.’
Frederico Fellini

At Bader Primary School, we teach an ambitious Modern Foreign Languages curriculum that develops children`s interest in, & enjoyment of, learning other languages.

A coherently-planned and carefully sequenced curriculum ensures progressive coverage of the skills required by the National Curriculum that is fun & engaging for children of all abilities.

We want children to be aware that language has a structure & that the structure differs from one language to another.

We want to develop children`s awareness of, & respect for, cultural differences in other countries. Themes of Christmas, Easter, school life, food, travel etc provide an insight into the culture of French-speaking countries & communities. This helps to foster children`s curiosity & helps to deepen their understanding of the world, expanding their horizons to other countries, cultures & people.

We intend to lay the foundation for future language learning, with children leaving our school as skilled, confident & enthusiastic language learners with abilities & skills that they can build on for further language studies.

Implementation

In Key Stage 2, children are taught in weekly sessions by the subject leader & the class teacher. We have high expectations in every lesson & we teach exciting lessons which include opportunities for modelling & repetition.

Teachers create a positive attitude to French learning within their classrooms. They reinforce the expectation that all pupils are capable of achieving high standards.

French is taught using the award-winning La Jolie Ronde scheme of work which focuses on knowledge & skills as stated in the National Curriculum.

Lessons are sequenced so that prior learning is built upon, & opportunities for revision of key vocabulary & grammar are built in alongside the introduction of new skills. A series of lessons provide structure & context as well as offering an insight into the culture of French speaking countries & communities.

The introduction & revision of key vocabulary & grammatical structures are built into each lesson. Sticky Knowledge Mats, which include relevant vocabulary for the current French topics, are displayed during lessons & are on Working Walls. This gives children opportunities to repeat & revise their learning throughout the week.

At Bader, we also use the Linguascope website in lessons. This supports learning by providing interactive resources for children & teachers. The fun materials are presented through a host of immersive multimedia activities using native speakers. These are used as part of the lesson, & children & other adults can access them at home for enjoyment & learning.

Sticky Knowledge Mats

Impact

The French curriculum at Bader ensures that all children can develop the key language learning skills as set out by the National Curriculum.

Impact is measured through formative & summative assessments, aimed at targeting the next steps in learning.

Children listen to language carefully & speak French with increasing confidence. Children practise accurate pronunciation.

Children develop a love of language learning, thereby encouraging them to embark on further language studies.

Children develop a wider knowledge of French language & culture, increasing their understanding of the world whilst developing positive attitudes towards other cultures.

Assessment criteria is used by teachers to assess children`s progress as they move through school, ensuring that all children are supported & challenged as appropriate. Inclusion is an important aspect of language learning at Bader, & teachers ensure that all children, regardless of their differences, have the opportunity to participate fully & succeed. 

This ensures that every child`s experience is fulfilling our intent of creating language learners who are skilled, confident, who have fun & have an awareness of, & respect for, cultural differences, regardless of ability.

Impact is seen through:-

• observing & interacting with children`s conversations
• through key questioning skills built into lessons
• evaluation of written work
• pupil voice & discussion
• videos & photos to track progression & learning
• increase of the profile of language across school
• increased parental engagement with language learning through the use of Class Dojo, using Linguascope online to access learning, games & cultural activities
• termly assessments