Modern Foreign Languages Subject Leader: Mrs Emmeline Boothroyd
The French Curriculum that we follow at Kaye’s has been designed in accordance with the National Curriculum. Children in Key Stage Two have a dedicated half an hour lesson once a week. Pupils in the Early Years and Key Stage One also engage in more informal language learning through songs and simple greetings. We at Kaye’s believe that the learning of a modern foreign language provides a cultural experience for our pupils and allows them to deepen their understanding of the world. Learning another language also develops an understanding and respect for diversity, removing barriers between cultures. Our French curriculum engages and inspires pupils to develop a love for languages. Videos, songs and stories all enrich our pupils’ experiences and gives them a cultural insight into other people’s lives.
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Year 3 - Learning to say which foods we like and dislike in French.
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Pupil Voice
The National Curriculum
Foreign languages are compulsory in schools for children in Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6). Schools can choose any language to study, although they should bear in mind the languages available in partner secondary schools. Over the course of their four years in Key Stage 2, children will be expected to make good progress in the main language chosen, learning to ask and answer questions, present ideas to an audience both in speaking and writing, read a range of words, phrases and sentences, and write simple phrases, sentences and descriptions. If the school chooses a modern language, such as French or Spanish, then children will also learn about the appropriate intonation and pronunciation of the language.