Modern Foreign Languages
(French)
Policy
Adopted: 25th August 2011
Review date: 7th July 2012
Second review date: 22nd March 2013
Third review date: 29th August 2014
Meadow View Farm School
Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Policy
Introduction
This policy document sets out the school’s aims, principles and strategies for the
delivery of Modern Foreign Languages in accordance with the 2014 primary curriculum
document. It will form the basis for the development of languages in school. The study of
languages prepares pupils to participate in a rapidly changing world in which work and
other activities are increasingly carried out in languages other than English. Increased
capability in the use of languages promotes initiative and independent learning and
encourages diversity within society.
Aims
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understand and respond to spoken and written language from a variety of
authentic sources
speak with increasing confidence, fluency and spontaneity, finding ways of
communicating what they want to say, including through discussion and asking
questions, and continually improving the accuracy of their pronunciation and
intonation
can write at varying length, for different purposes and audiences, using the
variety of grammatical structures that they have learnt
discover and develop an appreciation of a range of writing in the language
studied.
Principles
The school believes that pupils learn more effectively if they are enjoying what they are
doing. ICT is used to motivate pupils and to support good pronunciation. The school will
be teaching French as its modern foreign language.
 Provide a rich and varied input of the language
 Use active learning to engage and motivate
 Integrate language learning across the curriculum to connect with learning in
other subject areaslisten attentively to spoken language and show understanding
by joining in and responding
 explore the patterns and sounds of language through songs and rhymes and link
the spelling, sound and meaning of words
 engage in conversations; ask and answer questions; express opinions and
respond to those of others; seek clarification and help*
 speak in sentences, using familiar vocabulary, phrases and basic language
structures
 develop accurate pronunciation and intonation so that others understand when
they are reading aloud or using familiar words and phrases*
 present ideas and information orally to a range of audiences*
 read carefully and show understanding of words, phrases and simple writing
 appreciate stories, songs, poems and rhymes in the language
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broaden their vocabulary and develop their ability to understand new words that
are introduced into familiar written material, including through using a dictionary
 write phrases from memory, and adapt these to create new sentences, to
express ideas clearly
 describe people, places, things and actions orally* and in writing
 understand basic grammar appropriate to the language being studied (French),
including (where relevant): feminine, masculine and neuter forms and the
conjugation of high-frequency verbs; key features and patterns of the language;
how to apply these, for instance, to build sentences; and how these differ from or
are similar to English.
Teaching and Learning
The school teaches French. The school uses ‘La Jolie Ronde’ scheme of work which
has been developed to meet the criteria set out in the 2014 National Curriculum scheme
of work. Pupils are taught in small class groups. The scheme is delivered in termly units
after differentiation to meet pupil needs.
Cross – Curricular links are exploited and enriched through timetabled school project
and focus days together with other opportunities for curriculum enrichment.
In general, teaching objectives are introduced in the order:
 Listen and understand
 Speak
 Read and understand
 Write
Assessment
Assessment takes place during each lesson and is used to:
 inform planning and ensure progression and achievement
 provide a basis for discussion with parents, carers and other staff
 Inform and provide evidence for annual reports.
Subject Leader Role or SMT
The subject leader or SMT will facilitate the use of Languages by:
 Updating the policy
 Ordering, updating resources
 Providing or organising CPD so staff are confident
 Keeping up to date with subject and national developments
 Taking an overview of whole school planning to ensure that pupils have
opportunities to develop languages capability
 Ensure that progression is taking place
 Contributing to the school development plan (SDP)
 Monitoring the progress of individuals and the quality of teaching
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Health and Safety
All staff should be aware of the health and safety requirements within the school and
carry out risk assessments for activities, teaching areas, individual pupils and specific
activities.
Inclusion
All pupils regardless of race, age or gender will have the opportunities to develop
languages capability. The school will promote equal opportunities and access to
resources. Pupils with other languages at home will be encouraged to use them for
educational benefit.
Suggested resources for the teaching of French
La Jolie Ronde scheme of work
Information on French artists
Supervised use of internet to seek information and compare culture
2014 National Curriculum