Foreign Languages are now a statutory requirement for all children within Key Stage 2. At Broad Oak, all children within the juniors will now learn French. Children will have opportunities to learn about both the language and culture of France and they will have regular opportunities to read, write, listen and speak in French throughout lessons. We aim to make language learning as fun as possible through the use of songs and games and we realise that the ability to speak a foreign language is a vital skill that children can take with them into high school and, later, into the world of employment.

Have a look at the topic letters for the Key Stage 2 classes to see what we are learning about in French this term.

The Curriculum at Broad Oak Primary School

The intent, implementation and impact of our MFL Curriculum

Intent

At Broad Oak, we believe that learning a language provides a valuable educational, social and cultural experience. It develops pupils’ skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing, with the aim of making strong progress in French. Language learning also deepens understanding of how languages work, laying firm foundations for further study at high school and beyond. We believe that learning another language gives children a broader perspective on the world and helps them appreciate different cultures, including their own.

Implementation

Children develop a love of language learning and build their skills progressively throughout their time in school.

In Key Stage 2, pupils are taught weekly French lessons by the subject leader or their class teacher. They develop an appreciation of French songs, stories and culture as part of their learning.

We use the Language Angels scheme, adapted to meet the needs of our pupils across Key Stage 2, to ensure clear progression in vocabulary, grammar and language skills. This high-quality, interactive programme supports teachers in delivering engaging and structured lessons that build confidence and fluency year on year.

Our curriculum follows the aims of the National Curriculum and is enriched through a range of active learning approaches, including songs, rhymes, stories, videos, grammar games, dictionary work and creative writing. Details of topics covered in each year group are available on the French section of our school website.

Impact

Our French curriculum ensures all pupils develop key language skills and a love of learning about other cultures. Pupils will:

• understand and respond to spoken and written language from a variety of authentic sources
• speak with increasing confidence, fluency and spontaneity, improving pronunciation and intonation
• write at varying lengths for different purposes and audiences, using appropriate grammatical structures
• discover and appreciate a range of writing in French

Intent, Implementation, Impact

Please see below for the full Intent, Implementation, Impact document.

French Policy 

Please see below the French Policy for 2025-26.

Curriculum Overview

Please see below our Curriculum Overview for 2025-26:

The French Curriculum is bespoke to Broad Oak. Where possible, we have tried to make cross-curricular links with other subjects. For example:

Year 3

'Les animaux' links to 'Animals including Humans' in Science

'L'ancienne Histoire de la Grande Bretagne' links to 'Settlements in Britain' in History

Year 4

'Les Romains' links to 'The Romans' in History

'Les Habitats' links to 'Habitats' in Science

Year 5

'La Maison Tudor' links to 'The Tudors' in History

Year 6

'Chez moi' links to 'Our Local Area' in History