MFL Department
Director of Teaching and Learning:
Mr J Woolliscroft
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Our aim is to teach a range of foreign languages to every student in the school so that they speak, read, write and understand the spoken form of that language to the best of their ability. We intend that in doing so, our students will become confident, independent learners with an interest in the wider context of that language, a respect for people of other origins and an understanding of their cultures.
With the highest expectations for each student, we hope to encourage life skills in language learning and to develop students’ ability to play a full role as European citizens.
In order to meet our aims, the MFL department:
- Reviews, updates and frequently assesses the Schemes of work to ensure they are challenging and relevant to each pupil
- Monitors the progress of pupils regularly using homework and assessments in all four language skills
- Provides an atmosphere where lessons are vibrant and varied, with pupils engaged in their learning.
- Encourages pupils to participate in trips abroad, where they can practise the language they have learned in the classroom.
- Provides pupils with more awareness and tolerance of other cultures.