Modern Foreign Languages

Intent

At Knavesmire, foreign language learning is an important and established part of our curriculum. Our Intent is that every child studies French from Reception right through to Year 6 and that each child is taught for one hour per week. Emphasis is on learning through fun, with clear progression in listening and speaking, reading, writing and grammar. There is also opportunity for various enrichment activities, such as French Café day, virtual reality visits and European Day of Languages.

Impact

Our children develop a good level of substantive knowledge of phonics, vocabulary and grammar. They use their disciplinary knowledge to adapt and use language creatively and purposefully. They use a wide range of resources to develop their language knowledge and recognise that this knowledge is transferable whatever language they go on to learn.

In addition, pupils in Years 1-4 are taught taster German sessions and Year 5 and 6 taster Spanish, where the emphasis is on practical use..

Year 6 children complete a unit on “secondary ready language knowledge”.

Implementation

At Knavesmire we enjoy working with partner schools in France, Spain and Germany and children enjoy a sense of purpose through regular exchange of real work.

Our Modern Foreign Languages Policy

You can read our KPS Modern Foreign Languages Policy here.

Modern Foreign Languages – KS2 Long Term Plan 2021-22

Modern Foreign Languages Knowledge Sequencing at Knavesmire