Welcome to our MFL Curriculum page!

At Totternhoe, CE Academy, we believe that the learning of a foreign language provides a valuable educational, social and cultural experience for our pupils. It helps them develop communication skills, including the key skills of speaking and listening, and it extends their knowledge of how language works. Learning another language gives children a new perspective of the world, encouraging them to understand their own cultures and those of others.

At Totternhoe, currently, we provide learning opportunities for all children Years 3-6 (KS2).

The focus language taught in school is French. Through teaching French, we aim to instill a love of language learning and an awareness of other cultures. We want pupils to develop the confidence to communicate in French for practical purposes, using both written and spoken French.

We also aim to give pupils a foundation for language learning that encourages and enables them to apply their skills to learning further languages, developing a strong understanding of the English language, facilitating future study and opening opportunities to study and work in other countries in the future. We believe that it is vital for all children to develop their understanding and knowledge of the wider world and to become more aware of the diversity of cultures that make up our modern society. This is pivotal for our children as this enables our children to be prepared for life through developing greater understanding and awareness of the diverse world around them.

"I think it's hugely important to be able to speak another language. It unlocks areas of the world you may have never seen yourself before and gives you the chance to meet and learn from people across the globe." - Andrew Muir, Animator