Languages and WoLLoW (World of Languages, Languages of the World)

From Reception to Year 2, pupils are taught routines, songs and games in French, Spanish and German by a specialist teacher.  In addition, pupils have the opportunity to learn basic British Sign Language and showcase their heritage languages.  Together, we all learn basic greetings and numbers, as well as cultural norms, festivals, songs and dances.

In KS2, pupils extend their knowledge of phonics, grammar and vocabulary in French (Years 3 and 6), German (Year 4) and Spanish (Year 5) alongside WoLLoW.

WoLLoW is a school curriculum that teaches children aged 7–13 about the history, structure, and cultural diversity of human language. It celebrates children's home and heritage languages while boosting overall literacy.

• Values all languages: It celebrates bilingual and multilingual families and helps all young people to explore their own multilingualism.
• Builds brain power: It shows kids how languages work, improving critical thinking and grammar skills.
• Connects families to school: It invites parents to share their own linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
• Prepares for the future: It builds a lifelong curiosity and love for learning new languages.

In Year 6 lessons, pupils exchange letters and videos with pupils from our partner school in Boulogne-Sur-Mer, Northwest France.  We learn the language needed for travelling and meeting new people.  All pupils have the opportunity to attend an immersive language trip to Boulogne and meet their French friends.