Intent

At Coppice Academy, the intention of our MFL curriculum is to develop an interest in and thirst for learning other languages. We aim to introduce the learning of the French language and the understanding of its culture in enjoyable and stimulating ways. We hope to embed the essential skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing. We aim to build the children’s ‘culture capital’ so that they are aware of similarities and differences between cultures to lay the foundations for future language learning. Coppice assists every pupil regardless of ability, gender or social and economic circumstances, to reach their individual potential as learners. This compliments the school motto ‘Inspiring Excellence’.

Implementation

Our Modern Foreign Languages curriculum has been designed to progressively develop skills in French. We use the Salut scheme to deliver our French lessons each week. These ensure children acquire a bank of vocabulary organised around topics. They ensure development is progressive as pupils build on previous knowledge from units already studied.

Impact

Coppice provides opportunities for learners to make and show progress with their knowledge and skills. The effect of the curriculum across all learners is regularly reviewed. We provide the preparation and opportunities for learners to progress onto the next stage of their education or employment as there are clear links to the work of local employers.

The impact of learning is consistently reviewed by analysing evidence of learning to inform future planning and development of the modern foreign languages curriculum. Teachers assess French throughout lessons using ‘assessment through learning’. This helps teachers plan for future lessons.