Throckley Primary School French – Intent, Implementation and Impact Intent At Throckley Primary School, we know that the study of a modern foreign language enhances children’s literacy, self-confidence and broader cultural understanding. Our resolve to embed language learning within our school community is born of the statutory commitment in the National Curriculum to give every child between the ages of 7 and 11 the opportunity to learn a new language. With over 220 million native speakers internationally, French is the second most widely learnt language after English. The importance of outstanding modern foreign language provision is embodied in our curriculum drivers: Understanding our place in the world Given that 43% of the world’s population is bilingual, acquiring another language is a crucial asset in the global economy. With a worldwide French-speaking population of 700 million projected by 2050, bilingualism is an advantage in finding a job with multinational companies, in sectors ranging from retail and luxury goods to the automotive industry and aeronautics. Simultaneously, children gain a richer perspective of their own country and locality, making comparisons and contrasts. Aspiring to achieve Learning French provides a satisfying, enjoyable and intellectually challenging experience for children in coping with a different linguistic medium. The study of a language involves the practice of observational and study skills, and committing to memory useful material for subsequent recall: essential skills for higher education. Moreover, bilingual employees also experience boosts in jobs and pay, with many maintaining that language skills helped them to secure a job. Broadening horizons Thanks to the development of computing and the Internet, we can improve and deepen our connections with the world, celebrate languages and the diversity of cultures, and promote international and intercultural experiences. By lifting children above a pervasively American/English context, we ensure they can explore the lifestyle and culture of another land through the medium of its language. The curriculum at Throckley aims to found progress throughout a child’s school career by developing a secure understanding of grammar, vocabulary and culture at the relevant stage. Insecure, superficial understanding prevents genuine progression: pupils may struggle at key stage transitions, amass damaging misconceptions, or have significant difficulties in understanding higher-order content.
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