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Foreign Languages Curriculum Intent
Our vision in the Languages Faculty is to empower all language learners with the skills and confidence to see themselves as World Citizens, ready to thrive in a multicultural and respectful global community. We aim to foster understanding of other countries and cultures, encouraging openness, adaptability, and curiosity about the wider world.
We are dedicated to developing strong, lifelong language skills and sparking a genuine interest in global cultures. This is achieved through a rich programme of cultural and extracurricular activities, including language trips to France/Spain, events and competitions, and as Language Leaders.
By nurturing a love of languages and focusing on key areas such as grammar, linguistic manipulation, and authentic materials, we prepare our students to become independent language learners. Our goal is to equip them for success in the global job market as confident, culturally aware individuals.
Pupils study either French or Spanish from Year 7.
Key Stage 3 (KS3)
Our KS3 French/Spanish curriculum is carefully balanced and sequenced to help students build the confidence and competence to communicate effectively in French/Spanish. Designed in line with the latest research in language education, the curriculum lays a strong foundation for future language learning. It prepares students for GCSE study and supports further education or career pathways where French/Spanish is an asset.
Year 7 Curriculum Overview
Autumn Term
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Half Term 1 |
Half Term 2 |
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Knowledge |
Self Family Opinions Negatives |
Describing art Speaking skills for giving descriptions Negatives |
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How we assess |
MAD writing task and / or End of unit assessment – covering a range of skills from Listening, Speaking, Reading , Writing |
MAD writing task and / or End of unit assessment – covering a range of skills from Listening, Speaking, Reading , Writing |
Spring Term
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Half Term 3 |
Half Term 4 |
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Knowledge |
School and subjects Town and House Il y a… |
After school routine Present tense verbs Reflexive verbs |
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How we assess |
MAD writing task and / or End of unit assessment – covering a range of skills from Listening, Speaking, Reading , Writing |
MAD writing task and / or End of unit assessment – covering a range of skills from Listening, Speaking, Reading , Writing |
Summer Term
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Half Term 5 |
Half Term 6 |
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Knowledge |
Food and Restaurants Opinions Near future tense |
Sports and Freetime Modal verbs and Near future tense |
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How we assess |
End of Year Exam |
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Year 8 Curriculum Overview
Autumn Term
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Half Term 1 |
Half Term 2 |
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Knowledge |
Er / ir / re verbs |
Past tense and TV / film |
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How we assess |
MAD writing task and / or End of unit assessment – covering a range of skills from Listening, Speaking, Reading , Writing |
MAD writing task and / or End of unit assessment – covering a range of skills from Listening, Speaking, Reading , Writing |
Spring Term
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Half Term 3 |
Half Term 4 |
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Knowledge |
Holidays and weather Present, Past and Future tenses |
Holidays and Hotels Present, Past and Future tenses Role play skills |
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How we assess |
MAD writing task and / or End of unit assessment – covering a range of skills from Listening, Speaking, Reading , Writing |
MAD writing task and / or End of unit assessment – covering a range of skills from Listening, Speaking, Reading , Writing |
Summer Term
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Half Term 5 |
Half Term 6 |
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Knowledge |
Healthy living Future tense Negatives |
Film work and festivals Perfect tense reinforcement |
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How we assess |
End of Year Exam |
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Year 9 Curriculum Overview
Autumn Term
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Half Term 1 |
Half Term 2 |
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Knowledge |
TV / Film / Technology 3 tenses |
Future plans / World of work |
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How we assess |
MAD writing task and / or End of unit assessment – covering a range of skills from Listening, Speaking, Reading , Writing |
MAD writing task and / or End of unit assessment – covering a range of skills from Listening, Speaking, Reading , Writing |
Spring Term
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Half Term 3 |
Half Term 4 |
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Knowledge |
Holidays - Normandy Future and Past tenses |
GCSE Family Friends and Relationships |
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How we assess |
MAD writing task and / or End of unit assessment – covering a range of skills from Listening, Speaking, Reading , Writing |
MAD writing task and / or End of unit assessment – covering a range of skills from Listening, Speaking, Reading , Writing |
Summer Term
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Half Term 5 |
Half Term 6 |
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Knowledge |
Who I admire Celebrations |
Film work Perfect tenses reinforcement |
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How we assess |
End of Year exam |
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Key Stage 3 useful resources / websites
- ATANTOT
- BBC BITESIZE
- QUIZLET
Key Stage 4 (KS4)
The KS4 Scheme of Work continues to draw from current best practices in language teaching. It offers a high level of challenge, reflecting the resilience and determination needed to master a language. Students are taught the value of regular practice and are guided through a process of modelling, recall, and application. Prior knowledge is continually revisited and extended through meaningful and contextualised tasks, ensuring that misconceptions are addressed and learning gaps are closed.
Year 10 Curriculum Overview
Autumn Term
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Half Term 1 |
Half Term 2 |
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Knowledge |
Talking about using technology
OPINIONS ON HOBBIES + MUSIC Discussing reading habits and music Talking about what you do online + how often Dangers of the internet Going to the cinema Revising leisure activities Making plans to go out Responding to invitations Talking about sport
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Healthy Living
Describing and giving opinions about dishes Talking about meals and mealtimes Talking about good mental health Giving advice Describing illness and accidents Booking a doctor’s appointment Saying what you will do to improve your life Using more complex sentence structures Talking about lifestyle changes
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How we assess |
End of unit assessment - all skills |
End of unit assessment - all skills |
Spring Term
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Half Term 3 |
Half Term 4 |
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Knowledge |
SCHOOL
Revising school subjects and talking about your timetable Talking about your school Schools in Francophone countries Discussing school rules Talking about what school used to be like when you were younger Using verbs in the imperfect tense Translating into French
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Languages and future plans
Talking about learning languages Using the imperfect, present and near future tenses Recognising a wider range of negatives
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How we assess |
End of unit assessment - all skills |
End of unit assessment - all skills |
Summer Term
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Half Term 5 |
Half Term 6 |
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Knowledge |
World of Work
Summer jobs Discussing career choices What a colonie de vacances is/what interrailing is. Talking about travelling and earning money Buying tickets at a station
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My personal world
Family celebrations Talking about celebrations Talking about your weekend routine Neighbourhood / Town |
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How we assess |
Yr 10 mock listening, reading and writing exams |
Yr 10 mock speaking exams |
Year 11 Curriculum Overview
Autumn Term
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Half Term 1 |
Half Term 2 |
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Knowledge |
Local area and neighbourhood Understanding adverts for accommodation Describing you town or village Asking for and understanding directions Shopping for Describing ideal home |
Travel and tourism Holiday accommodation Talking about staycations Visiting another town or city |
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How we assess |
End of Unit assessments
Mock Examinations take place at the end of half term |
End of Unit assessments |
Spring Term
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Half Term 3 |
Half Term 4 |
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Knowledge |
Global issues Understanding infographics about the environment Geography and the climate Environmental problems Working together to protect the environment Day to day actions to help the environment Discussing new technologies |
Exam preparation |
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How we assess |
Mock Examinations take place at the end of half term |
Speaking exams |
Summer Term
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Half Term 5 |
Half Term 6 |
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Knowledge |
Exam preparation |
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How we assess |
Exams |
Exams |
Key Stage 4 useful resources
- Websites
- ATANTOT
- BBC BITESIZE
- QUIZLET
Enrichment Opportunities
Year 7 – French day trip
Year 8 – Spanish restaurant trip
Year 9 – Residential Trip to Paris / Barcelona and Language Leaders
KS5 – theatre / cinema trips