Modern and Foreign Languages at KWPS

What MFL Looks Like at KWPS:

EYFS & KS1

Although formal MFL teaching begins in KS2, younger children are introduced to other languages and cultures through songs, stories, greetings, and classroom routines.

KS2

  • French is taught in weekly 30-minute lessons

  • Lessons include speaking, listening, reading, and writing

  • Focus on pronunciation, intonation, and building conversational confidence

  • Learning is recorded and shared using BookCreator

The Intent of our MFL Curriculum

At Kirkham and Wesham Primary School, our aim is to develop confident and independent language learners. We want to inspire a love of languages and foster a cultural appreciation of the world.

Our aims:
✔ Inspire enjoyment in learning a new language
✔ Build strong foundations in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
✔ Promote cultural awareness and understanding
✔ Develop communication skills, memory, and self-confidence

The Implementation of our MFL Curriculum

  • MFL is taught through the Language Angels scheme, aligned with the National Curriculum
  • Lessons are engaging, interactive, and built around progressive, clearly defined objectives
  • All four language skills are introduced from Year 3 onwards
  • Vocabulary, grammar, and cultural understanding are developed year on year

Lessons are adapted to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND

The Impact of our MFL Curriculum

By the end of Key Stage 2, our pupils will:
✔ Communicate using basic spoken and written French
✔ Understand and respond to simple spoken French
✔ Demonstrate growing confidence, fluency, and accuracy
✔ Show an appreciation for French language and culture
✔ Be well-prepared for continued language learning at secondary school

Our MFL curriculum ensures that all pupils leave KWPS with a positive attitude to language learning and a greater understanding of the wider world.

 

Our MFL Curriculum

  • We follow the Language Angels scheme of work
  • Lessons are ambitious, engaging, and accessible to all learners
  • Clear objectives support progression and cater to different learning styles
  • SEN pupils access the curriculum through task variation, groupings, and adult support

Enrichment Opportunities

  • Celebration of European Day of Languages
  • Cross-curricular cultural links
  • Opportunities to hear and use French in real-life contexts

Cross-Curricular Links

  • MFL connects with subjects such as Geography, Music, Computing, and English

Inclusive Practice

  • All pupils access MFL lessons
  • Cultural content and language activities reflect diversity and global awareness