What is our Philosophy?

Learning a language helps children to develop a natural curiosity and confidence to explore other countries, cultures and languages, accepting that, in a multi-lingual society it is a valuable skill to be able to communicate effectively with others in another language.  It also deepens their understanding of the world and their place in it. By the time children leave The Winchcombe School, they will have that natural curiosity and confidence to explore.

What is taught?

At The Winchcombe School, we teach French through the Primary Languages Network Scheme. It introduces children to the French language through carefully sequenced lessons which build up vocabulary and sentence skills over time, and focusses on the core areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing. There are carefully thought out opportunities for children to practise and recall what they have learned. Children are introduced to French culture through the units of work.

How Is it taught?

French is taught in Key Stage two once a week. Teachers have the option of choosing teaching videos which provide more subject support, or a “Click to Teach” programme which provides the resources for a teacher with more subject knowledge to use. Both routes cover the same content, so the children’s journey through the curriculum remains consistent.

How is progress measured?

Progress is assessed each year against the following aspects:

• Listening
• Speaking
• Reading
• Writing

What does success look like at The Winchcombe School?

By the end of Year 6 children will:

• Listen attentively and explore the patterns and sounds of the French language.
• Engage in conversations, speaking in accurately pronounced sentences to present ideas and information.
• Understand and appreciate a range of stories, songs and texts with a broadening range of vocabulary
• Describe people, places and things in writing including phrases from memory.