Languages
Intent
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Confident to speak with good intonation and pronunciation.
- Fluency in reading and writing.
- Fluency in reading and writing.
- A passions and commitment for languages.
- The ability to use languages creatively and spontaneously.
- To understand the diversity of culture.
Implementation
- French is taught in EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
- There is a two-year cycle for EYFS and Key Stage 1, then a four-year cycle of Key Stage 2.
- Long term planning that is carefully tailored to the curriculum drivers whilst completing the National Curriculum Programme of study
- North Yorkshires scheme of learning has been adopted for Key Stage 2 languages.
- EYFS and Key Stage 1 languages focus on learning French through songs.
- Specific vocabulary teaching within lessons.
- A school topic on France to support children knowledge of languages.
- Alternative methods of communication is taught within school e.g. Makaton and Sign Language
Impact
- Children are confident to communicate in French, Makaton or Sign Language.
- All children make good or better progress.
- Confident, independent and resilient learners.
- Rich vocabulary that reflects their learning.
- Children have a strong understanding of diversity in the world.
- Improved cultural capital.