French
Intent
Learning a foreign language is a necessary part of being a member of a multi-cultural society and provides an opening to other cultures. A high-quality languages education fosters children’s curiosity and deepens their understanding of the world. The teaching enables children to express their ideas and thoughts in another language and enables them to understand and respond to its speakers, both in speech and in writing. It also provides opportunities for them to communicate for practical purposes, learn new ways of thinking and read great literature in the original language. Language teaching provides the foundation for learning further languages, equipping children to study and work in other countries.
Our French curriculum is a key vehicle for delivering four of the Altofts school curriculum drivers:
· Oracy, Communication and vocabulary
· Independence & resilience: Understanding what it means to be a learner
· High aspirations
· Accepting and understanding of individuality and the wider world
Implementation
In order to ensure high standards of teaching and learning in French, we follow an accessible and exciting curriculum. French is delivered using the Rigolo scheme. Lessons are taught flexibly with a suite of multimedia materials including videos, songs, interactive whiteboard activities, flashcards and worksheets to ensure a good coverage of knowledge and progression, as well as the development of oracy and communication. Teaching and learning activities are carefully selected and language-learning strategies are promoted alongside the development of knowledge about how the language works. Children are encouraged to participate in French-themed lunches, French food tasting in year 3 and French singing assemblies. A knowledge organiser is used to ensure children can see and refer to the learning that will take place over the unit. Each child has a copy in their book which is referred to when the learning takes place. The knowledge organiser also includes subject specific and age appropriate vocabulary that the children are expected to be able to use. To ensure the knowledge taught is retained by the children, vocabulary and concepts are continually revisited. Pupil premium and SEND children are involved in French lessons and provided with extra support, where necessary.
Impact
As a result of our French curriculum, children continuously develop their ability to hold conversations in French and build a foundation to learn other languages later in life. Pupils develop a curiosity to learn a foreign language, cultural understanding and an ability spot patterns in language, specifically the relationships between word classes, which enhances their understanding of English.
Knowledge Organisers
Year 3
Year 4
Autumn Term Quele Hueur est-il?
Year 5
Autumn Term A l'ecoleSpring Term La Norriture