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 (attached) 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 the units and teaching types, previous language is revisited and consolidated.

The long-term plan below provides an overview of the topics covered over the years in French lessons. Below this document, there is more detailed information about each topic.

In addition to these topics, children 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 Spring 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.