French

 All children from Years 3-6 learn French for 30 minutes each week. Our curriculum is based on the scheme, Language Angels. We are fortunate to have a specialist French teacher, Mrs Young.

All materials at Language Angels have been written around the 12 Programmes of Study (PoS) attainment targets (see PDF below) and are fully aligned with the National Curriculum. The three ‘pillars’ of language learning (phonics, grammar and vocabulary) are woven into the scheme and as pupils progress through units, previous language is revisited and consolidated.

The long-term plan gives an overview of the topics covered during years 3-6 in French lessons. Below this document, more detailed information is provided about the content of each topic.

In addition to these topics, children will learn a set of core vocabulary which includes responding to the register in French, greetings, the sign of the cross, days of the week, months of the year, seasons, the date, numbers, colours and classroom instructions. Towards the end of the Autumn term, there will be a focus on Christmas. At the end of the Easter term, the children will learn about Easter traditions in France. The end of the summer term will be a time to review learning throughout the year; children will also look at France and the UK from a geographical perspective.