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1 BOWERHAM PRIMARY & NURSERY SCHOOL MFL POLICY REVIEW DATE: Sept 2016

2 Curriculum Statement At Bowerham Primary and Nursery School children are at the heart of our curriculum. We believe that every child should have the opportunity to develop and build their self-esteem, self-confidence and a love for learning. We encourage our children to have high aspirations and strive for the best. We want our children to be responsible and begin to understand how they learn most effectively by the time they leave Bowerham. We have developed the curriculum that we provide for our children; our main aim is to provide exciting, stimulating topics which the children become fully absorbed in using a cross-curricular approach. We include as many curriculum subjects into each topic, making them relevant and meaningful for our children. We use a number of different approaches to explore and deliver the topics to ensure we enable our children to develop all the skills they need to be confident and successful learners. All our children are involved in the planning stage of new topics as we value their ideas and contributions; we believe that children learn best when they are able to steer and direct their own learning. 1 Aims and objectives

3 1.1 In our school we teach a foreign language to all children in key stage 2 as part of the normal school curriculum. We do this for several reasons. Firstly, we believe that many children really enjoy learning to speak another language. Secondly, we also believe that the earlier a child is exposed to a foreign language, the faster the language in question is acquired. We also believe that it is a good idea to introduce a new language to children when they are at primary school, as they tend to be less self-conscious about speaking aloud at this stage of their development. It is widely believed that the early acquisition of a foreign language facilitates the learning of other foreign languages later in life. 1.2 The main objective of teaching a modern foreign language in primary school is to promote the early development of a child's linguistic competence. We also want to: foster an interest in learning other languages; introduce young children to another language in a way that is enjoyable; make young children aware that language has structure, and that the structure differs from one language to another; help children develop their awareness of cultural differences in other countries; develop their speaking and listening skills; lay the foundations for future study. 2 Teaching and learning style 2.1 We base the teaching on the guidance material in the QCA scheme of work for modern foreign languages. We have adapted this to the context of our school and the abilities of our children. 2.2 We use a variety of techniques to encourage the children to engage actively in the modern foreign language: these include games, role-play and songs (particularly action songs). We often use puppets and soft toys to demonstrate the foreign language, and we also invite native speakers into the classroom, in order to expose the children to more than one voice in the foreign language. We frequently use mime to accompany new vocabulary in the foreign language, as this teaches the language without the need for translation. 2.3 We emphasise the listening and speaking skills over the reading and writing skills. We also use a multi-sensory and kinaesthetic approach to teaching, i.e. we try to introduce a physical element into some of the games, as we believe that this serves to reinforce memory. 2.4 We make the lessons as entertaining and enjoyable as possible, as we realise that this approach serves to develop a positive attitude in the children to the learning of modern foreign languages. We build children s confidence through constant praise for any contribution they make in the foreign language, however tentative.

4 3 Organisation 3.1 We teach a foreign language to children in key stage 2 for 20 minutes each week. This is delivered by the class teacher. 4 The curriculum 4.1 French is the modern foreign language that we teach in our school. The curriculum that we follow is based on the guidance given in the revised National Curriculum and the supplementary guidance published by QCA. We also use agreed internet websites to support this. 4.2 We teach the children to know and understand how to: ask and answer questions; use correct pronunciation and intonation; memorise words; interpret meaning; understand basic grammar; use dictionaries; work in pairs, and groups to communicate in the other language; look at life in another culture. 5 The contribution of modern foreign languages to teaching in other curriculum areas 5.1 English The learning of a modern foreign language naturally contributes to the development of our children s listening and speaking skills. It also develops the children s grasp of linguistic features such as rhyme, rhythm, stress and intonation, helps them understand the concept of register (as required for the French tu/vous distinction), and emphasises the importance of knowing the role of different word types in sentence structure. 5.2 Mathematics Children reinforce their time-telling skills by playing time-related games in the foreign language. We play number games, too, that reinforce their counting and calculation skills, expand their understanding of date, and increase their knowledge about money. 5.3 Personal, social and health education and citizenship One of the main benefits to the children of learning a modern foreign language at primary school level is a social one. Those children who have difficulty in reading and writing, but who have good aural skills, will often find that they excel at speaking in foreign languages. This success breeds confidence, which in turn increases self-esteem and gives them a more positive attitude to school in general.

5 5.4 Spiritual, moral, social and cultural education By teaching a modern foreign language we contribute to the children s cultural education. They learn that many societies are multilingual. We teach them about festivals and customs related to the countries in which the language is spoken. We also give them the chance to hear stories set in the foreign culture. 5.5 Geography We ask the children to do research on the different countries in which the particular foreign language is spoken (after they have first found them on a map or a globe). MFL pupils likewise learn about the climate of the countries in which the language is spoken. 5.6 Music We teach children songs in the modern foreign language both traditional and modern which of course helps them develop a sense of rhythm and an ear for melody. We also play them classical music by composers from the countries in question (e.g. Saint-Saëns s Carnival of the Animals in the case of France). 5.7 History We teach children about significant historical figures and events in the history of the countries whose language we are studying (e.g. about William the Conqueror in the case of France). 5.8 Science Children reinforce their knowledge of parts of the body through related games, such as a French version of Simon Says, or Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes, or through related songs, such as the French-Canadian Alouette. 5.9 PE We teach children dances from the countries in which the foreign language is spoken, for example Sur le Pont d Avignon in the case of France. Many of the games we use to teach children modern foreign languages are very active games that require fast reactions, for example French versions of Simon Says and Grandmother s Footsteps. 6 Modern foreign languages and inclusion 6.1 At our school we teach a modern foreign language to all children, whatever their ability. A modern foreign language forms part of the school curriculum policy to provide a broad and balanced education to all children. Through our modern foreign language teaching we provide learning opportunities that enable all pupils to make progress. We do this by setting suitable learning challenges and responding to each child s different needs. Assessment against the National Curriculum allows us to consider each child s attainment and progress against expected levels. 6.2 When progress falls significantly outside the expected range, the child may have special educational needs. Our assessment process looks at a range of factors classroom organisation, teaching materials, teaching style,

6 differentiation so that we can take some additional or different action to enable the child to learn more effectively. This ensures that our teaching is matched to the child s needs. 6.3 We enable pupils to have access to the full range of activities involved in learning a modern foreign language. Where children are to participate in activities outside the classroom (for example, playing a playground game in a modern foreign language), we carry out a risk assessment prior to the activity, to ensure that the activity is safe and appropriate for all pupils. 7 Assessment for learning 7.1 We assess the children in order to ensure that they make good progress in this subject. We do this informally during the lessons, and also by regular testing to evaluate what the children have learned and ensure progress through the required skills (See Appendix 2). 8 Resources 8.1 Our school has an extensive bank of resources (e.g. audio and interactive CDs; videos and DVDs; books, games and artefacts). We have a link with a French residential centre which is accessed every year by the year 6 students to use their language skills and immerse them in French culture. 9 Monitoring and review 9.1 We monitor teaching and learning in the same way as we do all the other courses that we teach in the school. The headteacher also reports to the governing body on the progress of children in French in the same way as for progress in any other subject. The governors curriculum committee has the responsibility of monitoring the success of our teaching of French. 9.2 This policy will be reviewed at least every two years.

7 Appendix 1 Curriculum Coverage and Skills Coverage Year 3 and 4 Listen & engage in discussion using key words and phrase Answer questions about themselves Speak in sentences using familiar vocabulary e.g. favourite foods Begin to develop appropriate pronunciation Show understanding of words & phrases and respond Appreciate stories, songs, poems & rhymes Year 5 Develop a cultural understanding of France and traditions Respond confidently to instruction, Speak in simple language & be understood by others inc. importance of pronunciation Present ideas & information orally for example: Show understanding in simple reading Describe people, places & things - Include skills orally and in basic writing Begin to understand basic grammar, for example; -gender (il/elle le/la /les) Year 6 Embed a cultural understanding and awareness through educational visits to France Listen & engage in discussion, responding to more complex instruction, conversations, listen, respond, express opinions about things. Begin to speak in more complex sentences, present ideas & information orally and in writing, adapt known language to create new ideas; show understanding reading Extend confidence and language when describing people, places & things Further understanding & confidence with basic grammar

8 Appendix 2 Skills Curriculum Aims Year 3 Listen & engage in discussion using key words and phrases, for example: understand and -greetings, colours, numbers, foods, respond to spoken Answer questions, for example: and written -Respond to questions about themselves (name, age) language from a Speak in sentences using familiar vocabulary, for example: variety of authentic -Begin to form sentences using words for classroom objects and favourite foods sources Begin to develop appropriate pronunciation Show understanding of words & phrases, for example; speak with -Using matching games, word games, listen and respond increasing Appreciate stories, songs, poems & rhymes confidence, fluency -Children join in and sing along with traditional French songs and spontaneity, finding ways of Year 4 communicating Listen & engage in discussion using key words and phrases, for example: what they want to -gaining confidence in the vocabulary above, adding to the repertoire of say, including language through discussion Ask & answer questions, for example: and asking - they can answer questions and respond by asking their own questions, and Speak in simple sentences, using some familiar vocabulary continually Continue to build on and develop appropriate pronunciation improving the Show understanding of words & phrases for example: accuracy of their -Responding to commands about direction, classroom instruction etc pronunciation and Appreciate stories, songs, poems & rhymes intonation -Build on and develop the collection of French songs and games can write at varying length, for different purposes and audiences, using the variety of grammatical structures that they have learnt discover and develop an appreciation of a range of writing in the language studied. Broaden vocabulary, for example: - Keeping a picture dictionary, vocabulary book, Recordings using IPads Year 5 Begin to develop a cultural understanding of France and the country's traditions Listen & engage in discussions, respond confidently to instruction, Speak in simple language & be understood by others for example: - engaging in conversations with peers, listening and responding to questions Understand the importance of pronunciation and continue to develop in group work Present ideas & information orally for example: - using French greetings and language daily, outside of the lesson Show understanding in simple reading for example: - by responding to stories shared with the class, joining in with repeating story patterns Describe people, places & things - Include skills orally and in basic writing Begin to understand basic grammar, for example; -gender (il/elle le/la /les) Year 6 Embed a cultural understanding and awareness through educational visits to France and real-life experiences Listen & engage in discussion, responding to more complex instruction, Engage in conversations, continue to listen and respond, express opinions about things Begin to speak in more complex sentences for example; - by joining sentences and subjects together Understand, recognise and develop appropriate pronunciation for example:

9 -Children can work with partners to identify correct pronunciation and correct where needed Present ideas & information orally and in writing for example: -Recording conversation, role play, keeping a language folder of work Show understanding in simple reading -Listen, respond and share simple stories in French/ including rhyming stories (e.g. Number and animal stories, 'Maman') Adapt known language to create new ideas for example: -Write phrases from memory, adapting specific words to create a new subject Extend confidence and language when describing people, places & things Further their understanding and confidence with basic grammar, for example: -Using correct forms of gender independently in speaking and writing

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