MFL - French

How do we teach French in the Bursledon Federation?

Our French curriculum at Bursledon Junior School prepares pupils to participate in a rapidly changing world in which work and other activities are often carried out in languages other than English. We want our children to have an awareness of how a foreign language develops in order to give them a foundation for their next phase of secondary education.

The children have weekly sessions, where they learn basic vocabulary and phrases through games, songs, role-play etc...The children listen and respond, explore patterns and sounds of language , engage in conversation, speak in sentences using phrases and basic language structures.

We follow progressive curriculum from Year 3 to Year 6 , Our French native speaking teacher focuses on the skills and knowledge stated in the National Curriculum. At Bursledon we ensure that French is recognised as carrying the same importance as other foundation subjects.

We believe it is vital that we not only develop children’s understanding of the world, but give them real experiences to taste French cuisine, attend extra-curricular French clubs and celebrate and recognise French culture within our Bursledon community.

The impact of the MFL curriculum at Bursledon, demonstrates we equip our students with the skills and knowledge for further education and life as an adult in the wider world. When our children leave Year 6, our desire is that they not only have a passion for learning another language, but they recognise the cognitive benefits (improved memory, problem solving, critical thinking skills, enhanced concentration and better listening skills) and can use these transferable skills in the language the secondary schools offer.

What does a Bursledon French expert look like?

A French expert is:

a good listener

likes to learn new things

curious about the world

likes to communicate

always ready to try his/her best

The Bursledon French Curriculum

MFL - French Curriculum Overview: click here

National Curriculum link for MFL Programme of study: click here

MFL - French Medium Term Planning example: Click here

MFL - French Knowledge Organiser example: Click here

SEND Non Negotiables

In the Bursledon Federation we believe all children should have access to our curriculum irrespective of need. Our teachers adapt provision to ensure all children can aim for appropriate objectives by removing certain barriers where needed, so everyone feels included and valued.

MFL - French SEND Non-Negotiables: click here