Our MFL Lead is Mrs Cheeseman

Intent

At St Peters, our intent is to foster a love of languages and an awareness of other cultures. We believe learning French provides children with the foundation to become confident communicators, both written and orally.  Through French, children develop curiosity, broaden their vocabulary, and gain insight into the wider world, helping them to reflect on their own language and cultures more deeply.

Implementation

French is taught regularly across Key Stage 2 using the Twinkl PlanIt French scheme, which is fully aligned with the National Curriculum for Modern Foreign Languages. Lessons are carefully sequenced to build knowledge and skills progressively, covering the four strands of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

• Children are introduced to new vocabulary through songs, rhymes, games and interactive activities.
• Grammar is taught in context to develop accurate use of the language.
• Pupils have opportunities to practise speaking in pairs and groups, ensuring a supportive environment for all learners.
• Cultural aspects of French-speaking countries are woven into lessons, helping children develop respect and appreciation for diversity.

Impact

By the end of Key Stage 2, pupils at St Peters will:

• Understand and respond to spoken and written French with increasing confidence.
• Be able to speak in sentences using familiar vocabulary and basic grammar.
• Write short texts and phrases from memory and adapt them to express their own ideas.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for languages and an awareness of cultural diversity by showing respect for all and value people’s differences.
• Knowledge is retained in children’s long-term memory.
• Be well prepared for further language learning in Key Stage 3.

The impact of our French curriculum is monitored through pupil voice, lesson observations, and outcomes in written and oral tasks, ensuring that children are making clear progress in line with national expectations.