MFL Overview

Our Vision

We believe that learning a language develops core Character traits needed to become a well- rounded , functioning adult, such as Curiosity, Open-Mindedness, Confidence and Resilience and also offers an opening to other cultures. It helps to give students the knowledge and cultural capital they need to succeed in life. It encourages them to appreciate and celebrate difference. We also believe that the languages curriculum should allow students to learn further languages that is why we offers lunchtime Spanish, German and Bulgarian clubs as well as an EAL club. We hope to reinforce student’s Curiosity to travel even perhaps study and work in other countries.

MFL Curriculum

By the end of KS3, students will have a curiosity in discovering different cultures, as well as having an interest and intention to travel in order to deepen their understanding of different cultures. We would like students to develop an understanding of the way languages are interconnected and languages play a part in their daily lives. Students will acquire extensive vocabulary and grammatical structures which will be learned and regularly practiced so that they are confident in a variety of contexts. We will learn about structure and think critically about how the language works. The foundations in KS3 will help students to go on to succeed in KS4. We will talk about Family Life , Environment, Global and Social issues and Post 16 Education and Career Choices. Through a knowledge rich curriculum, students will acquire the Courage and Resilience needed to develop the four main skills of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening in the target language. The communication skills and creativity developed through learning a foreign language will foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of other cultures on a local, national and international stage.

MFL Skills

Through a knowledge rich curriculum, pupils will acquire and develop the four main skills of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening in the target language. The invaluable communication skills and creativity developed through learning a foreign language will foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of other cultures on a local, national and international stage and understand the career paths available when studying and getting a qualification one or more languages.