French

Intent:

At Dinton School, we believe that the learning of a foreign language provides a valuable educational, social and cultural experience for our pupils. 

It helps them to develop communication skills including key skills of speaking and listening and extends their knowledge of how language works.  Learning another language gives the children a new perspective on the world encouraging them to understand their own cultures and those of others. At Dinton, children receive an hour of French teaching each week from Year 3 upwards.

Implementation:

There is a statutory requirement for children in KS2 to learn a foreign language.  French lessons are taught by a specialist French teach who visits Dinton every Tuesday. She teaches French to both KS2 classes.

In KS2 the Linguafun scheme of work is followed.  The curriculum overview is personally designed by our specialist French teacher and is bespoke to our school. A simplified version is available to download. 

The curriculum is designed to cover language structures and story telling with lots of opportunities to revise language use in context.

Impact:

Children at Dinton School are encouraged to understand the relevance of what they are learning in languages and how it relates to everyday life, work and travel.  It is emphasised how the language could help them in another country or to talk to a French speaker, both now and in their future careers. 

Teachers foster an enjoyment of languages through a variety of lessons including interactive, singing and outdoor lessons. Progression through a topic should be evident in the development of key skills and acquisition of main vocabulary. Evidence is kept of children’s work in books and on You Tube (link below)