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¡BIENVENIDOS! BIENVENUE! WILLKOMMEN! 

Head of Modern Foreign Languages: Mrs Banks 

Assistant Head of MFL: Mr Earnshaw-Crofts

Teachers: Miss Rashid, Mr Lennon, Ms Caiafa

INTENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND IMPACT OF THE MFL CURRICULUM

Intent 

  • The purpose and intent of the MFL curriculum is to provide BGS students with the transferable skills and cultural and subject specific knowledge needed to be successful at KS3, GCSE and beyond; inspiring our students as successful linguists and responsible learners, instilling a love for languages and for the cultures of the countries in which they are spoken, as well as encouraging study at A-Level and beyond in a subject which is highly regarded in academic circles.
  • Students will also develop their confidence and personal skills, though embracing challenges, which are relevant to all aspects of their studies, as well as the world of work, thereby enabling them to develop into caring individuals and active citizens.   

Implementation 

  • Departmental curriculum maps ensure the logical and systematic development of language skills from KS3, through GCSE and onto A Level.
  • At KS3, vocabulary and grammar knowledge are steadily developed, via the means of meaningful themes which are personal and relevant to the students. All four skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing) are continually developed with regular assessment essential to monitor progress, using course books and online materials.
  • From 2022-23 students have studied a single language in Year 7 to enable additional progress at KS3 to be made.
  • There is also a large focus on students developing the ability to work independently as responsible learners, using other resources to consolidate and expand subject knowledge and accuracy of language production. Students will also be encouraged to take risks and to be prepared to make mistakes as part of the learning process, therefore consistently embracing challenge.
  • In Years 9-11, there is a significant increase in complexity, and systematic use of the Pearson Edexcel Higher GCSE materials and accompanying ActiveHub online materials allow students to cover six themes of the course in detail. Progress Grade assessments reflect the format of genuine GCSE tasks, enabling students to develop familiarisation of the examination content from the beginning of the key stage. Regular usage of Grammar and Translation books allows development of accuracy in key writing skills.

Impact 

  • Students will have enhanced their ability to communicate confidently in and understand a foreign language, to appreciate the cultures of the countries and regions in which the languages are spoken, as well as developing an awareness of accuracy and precision in their work.    
  • By the end of A Level, students will have developed their language skills to an advanced level, enabling greater fluency, and a greater appreciation of the nuances of the language. They will broaden their knowledge of the culture and life of the target language countries, through study of a film and a work of literature, as well as undertaking an Individual Research Project, which forms the major part of their Speaking Exam. 

BGS MFL Curriculum Maps (French/Spanish & German) 

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