Intent
At East Acton, we aim to deliver a broad, ambitious and engaging French curriculum that inspires curiosity and a love of language learning. As a Rights Respecting School, we promote respect for diversity, culture and identity, enabling pupils to understand their place in a global community (Articles 2, 29, 30).

Our goal is to develop pupils’ confidence and competence across the five key language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar. We aim for all children to become enthusiastic, resilient and confident language learners who are willing and able to continue their language studies beyond Key Stage 2.

Through learning French, pupils develop not only linguistic skills but also a deeper understanding of different cultures and traditions. This supports their development as respectful global citizens, fostering curiosity about the wider world and encouraging them to value different perspectives.

Our curriculum is carefully sequenced in line with the National Curriculum, ensuring progression in knowledge and skills over time. Pupils build a strong foundation in vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar, enabling them to communicate effectively and express their ideas with increasing confidence. Opportunities for pupil voice are embedded, allowing children to ask questions, express opinions and engage in meaningful communication (Article 12).

Implementation
French is taught in Key Stage 2 using the Language Angels scheme, which provides a structured and progressive approach to language learning. Units are carefully sequenced and organised around engaging themes, allowing pupils to acquire, apply and build upon their knowledge over time.

Learning is designed to be interactive, inclusive and engaging. Pupils regularly revisit and consolidate prior learning while developing increasing complexity in their language use across all five key skills. Grammar is taught progressively and in context, enabling pupils to construct accurate and personalised responses.

Each unit includes:

• Clear learning objectives and progression
• Opportunities for speaking, listening, reading and writing
• Explicit teaching of grammar concepts
• Interactive and practical activities to support engagement

Teaching is adapted to meet the needs of all learners, with scaffolding and challenge provided to ensure inclusion and progression. A multi-sensory approach—including songs, games and visual supports—enhances understanding and supports memory.

Cultural awareness is a key element of the curriculum. Pupils explore traditions, celebrations and lifestyles from French-speaking countries, promoting respect for diversity and inclusion (Articles 2, 30). Enrichment opportunities such as themed days, assemblies and cross-curricular links further enhance learning and bring language to life.

Impact
Our French curriculum enables pupils to develop confidence and enjoyment in language learning. Children make sustained progress across the five key skills, building a secure foundation for future study.

Pupils are able to understand and respond to spoken and written French, communicate their ideas with increasing fluency and apply grammatical knowledge accurately. They develop resilience and independence as learners, taking pride in their achievements and recognising their progress.

Through their learning, pupils gain an appreciation of different cultures and perspectives, fostering respect, empathy and global awareness (Articles 2, 30). They are able to express their ideas and opinions with growing confidence (Article 12), supporting their development as effective communicators.

By the end of KS2, pupils leave East Acton as confident, curious and capable language learners, equipped with the skills and enthusiasm to continue their language journey and engage positively with the wider world (Article 29).