French is the language taught at Hallam Primary School. Our planning is based on the Language Angels scheme of work, which covers all the components of the National Curriculum. Key Stage 1 children will be introduced to MFL through exploring other languages informally when appropriate. Our MFL curriculum aims to ensure that all pupils will develop a genuine interest and positive curiosity about languages, finding them enjoyable and stimulating. Learning a second language will also offer pupils the opportunity to explore relationships between language and identity, develop a deeper understanding of other cultures and the world around them with a better awareness of self, others and cultural differences. The intention is that they will be working towards becoming life-long language learners.

In addition to MFL at Hallam, we expose our pupils to a variety of languages and cultures, including those represented in our school. We aim to celebrate the diversity of language by holding an annual languages event where we hope to foster pupils’ curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world and other cultures.