At Tickhill St. Mary’s C of E Primary and Nursery School, we aim to enable pupils to become confident and skilled in all that they do. Our MFL curriculum contributes strongly to this goal by enhancing pupils’ enjoyment and engagement with language learning. 

Our Core Values provide the foundation on which we have built our curriculum offer at Tickhill St. Mary’s. Our MFL curriculum is underpinned by these Core Values through: 

Resilient 

• Developing children’s confidence, fluency, and spontaneity in speaking another language, including asking questions and conversing with their peers. 

• Encouraging children to try new things beyond their comfort zones, motivating them to learn from their mistakes. 

• Working collaboratively in speaking and listening activities builds confidence and encourages children to support one another, strengthening perseverance and self-belief. 

Curious 

• Fostering pupils’ curiosity about other languages through oracy activities and games. 

• Teaching children to have a keen attitude to learn about and appreciate the world around them through our curriculum. 

• Introducing pupils to different traditions, festivals, foods, and daily life from around the world, making connections between their own language and lifestyle. 

• Encouraging children to question how language works and how it connects people across different countries and cultures. 

Active Members of the Community 

• Improving children’s oracy skills across the curriculum by helping them become confident public speakers. 

• Actively encouraging children to develop experiential knowledge of their local community as well as communities further afield. 

• Helping children see themselves as part of a broader, interconnected society by exploring how language connects people globally. 

Respectful 

• Building on children’s knowledge of different languages, countries, and beliefs to foster respect and appreciation for linguistic and cultural diversity. 

• Teaching respect for others’ opinions through listening and speaking, including taking turns and showing appreciation for others. 

Accountable 

• Using assessments designed to show clear progression throughout French units, enabling children to recognise their progress and take accountability for their next steps. 

Beyond the Subject 

We want our MFL curriculum to help children: 

• Build a foundation for learning additional languages, equipping them to study and work in other countries. 

• Develop curiosity and confidence to explore the cultures and languages of other countries.