French
My name is Gillian Whittington and I lead the subject of Modern Foreign Languages across our school. In this role, I have a strategic overview of this subject and regularly liaise with teachers, in all year groups, to ensure that your child has a rich and exciting experience of understanding our international community. I also coordinate whole-school, ‘one off’ events, linked to International Understanding.
Below you will find a lot of information about your child’s journey through our school as a French linguist.
If you have any questions about this subject, or have relevant expertise that you feel you could offer, then please do not hesitate in contacting me: [email protected]
Gillian Whittington
CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION
How is French taught at this school?
Here you will find my Intent, Implementation and Impact statement for French.
What will my child learn French and when?
Here you will find my French Route Planner where you can find both the name of the unit being learnt and the term in which it will be taught.
How will my child's skills progress in French?
Here you will find my Progression of Skills document, which will allow you to see how your child will develop, as a French linguist, as they move through our school.
How will my child's knowledge progress in French?
Here you will find my Progression of Knowledge document, which will allow you to see how your child will develop, as a French linguist, as they move through our school.
What 'key knowledge' will my child learn in French?
Here you will find my Golden Nuggets documents, which layout the essential French knowledge that your child should be able to recall by the end of the learning sequence. They also make great discussion point questions when you ask your child, "What did you do at school today?" and they respond with, "Nothing."
What French words will my child be expected to use?
Here you will be able to discover all of the subject specific vocabulary (which we call Star Words), linked to each French unit.
Future plans for French at SDPA
Here you will find my Action Plan for French for this year.