Curriculum Information

National Curriculum for MFL
The National Curriculum website's home page for Modern Foreign Languages.

http://www.nc.uk.net/webdav/servlet/XRM?Page/@id=6004&Subject/@id=3959

Modern Foreign Languages at Key Stage 3
During key stage 3 pupils begin to understand, speak, read and write at least one modern foreign language. They become familiar with the sounds, written form and grammar of the language, and use this knowledge with increasing confidence and competence to express themselves in role plays, conversations and writing....

http://www.nc.uk.net/webdav/servlet/XRM?Page/@id=6001&POS[@stateId_eq_main]/@id=3960&POS[@stateId_eq_note]/@id=3960

Modern Foreign Languages at Key Stage 4
During key stage 4 students begin to use a modern foreign language more independently, drawing on a firmer grasp of grammar and a wider and more complex range of expression. They adapt their use of the language according to context, purpose and audience.....

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Schemes of Work - MFL French at Key Stage 3
This scheme shows how the MFL French programme of study for key stage 3 can be translated into manageable units of work. The scheme is not statutory; you can use as much or as little as you wish. You could use the whole scheme or individual units. The sections on 'using this scheme' and 'sequencing the units' can help you to decide how you want to use the scheme.....

http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/secondary_mff/?view=get

Modern Foreign Languages Entitlement at Key Stage 4
The entitlement statement for Modern Foreign Languages at Key Stage 4.

http://www.nc.uk.net/nc_resources/entitlements/mfl_ent.htm

National Curriculum in Action for Modern Foreign Languages
This website uses pupils' work and case study material to show what the National Curriculum in Modern Foreign Languages looks like in practice.....

http://www.ncaction.org.uk/subjects/mfl/index.htm

Inclusion

Inclusion
Schools have a responsibility to provide a broad and balanced curriculum for all pupils. The National Curriculum is the starting point for planning a school curriculum that meets the specific needs of individuals and groups of pupils.....

http://www.nc.uk.net/nc_resources/html/inclusion.shtml

Additional Inclusion information for Modern Foreign Languages
Teachers may find the following additional information helpful when implementing the statutory inclusion statement: Providing effective learning opportunities for all pupils. Teachers need to consider the full requirements of the inclusion statement when planning for individuals or groups of pupils.....

http://www.nc.uk.net/webdav/servlet/XRM?Page/@id=6010&&Subject/@id=3959

ICT

Use of ICT
Pupils should be given opportunities to apply and develop their ICT capability through the use of ICT tools to support their learning in all subjects (at key stage 1, there are no statutory requirements to teach the use of ICT in the programmes of study for the non-core foundation subjects.....

http://www.nc.uk.net/nc_resources/html/ict.shtml

National Curriculum in Action for Modern Foreign Languages using ICT
ICT helps pupils learn in modern foreign languages by giving them access to sources of information and enabling communication with native speakers. ICT also supports pupils' understanding of grammar and improve their comprehension skills.....

http://www.ncaction.org.uk/subjects/mfl/ict-lrn.htm

ICT Advice to Teachers of Modern Foreign Languages
The ICT Advice site provides advice, services and tools for those who use, implement and manage ICT in schools. This section gives specific information about using ICT within Modern Foreign Languages. It is aimed at classroom practitioners, ICT co-ordinators, leadership teams, Sencos and subject co-ordinators, ICT Advice is a one-stop shop for all ICT education needs.

http://www.ictadvice.org.uk/index.php?section=tl&catcode=as_cu_sec_sub_09

Enhancing Modern Foreign Languages with ICT
This site has been developed as part of the MFL and IT Support Project and is supported by Becta. The project aims to encourage the use of ICT to enhance and enrich MFL teaching and learning in secondary schools......

http://curriculum.becta.org.uk/docserver.php?temid=90

General Information

Use of Language
Pupils should be taught in all subjects to express themselves correctly and appropriately and to read accurately and with understanding. Since standard English, spoken and written, is the predominant language in which knowledge and skills are taught and learned, pupils should be taught to recognise and use standard English.....

http://www.nc.uk.net/nc_resources/html/language.shtml

Health and Safety
The Health and Safety statement for Modern Foreign Languages.

http://www.nc.uk.net/nc_resources/html/health.shtml

Exam Information

OCR Entry Level Certificate in French
This qualification has been designed to meet the needs of candidates who would be unlikely to achieve a grade at GCSE. The specification aims to meet the needs of candidates unable to cope with the demands of a GCSE examination...

http://www.ocr.org.uk/OCR/WebSite/docroot/qualifications/qualificationhome/showQualification.do?qual_oid=2100&site=OCR&oid=2100&server=PRODUKTION