Languages
‘A high-quality languages education should foster pupils’ curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world. The teaching should enable pupils to express their ideas and thoughts in another language and to understand and respond to its speakers, both in speech and in writing.’ (National Curriculum 2014 – Appendix A)
Learning a language enriches the curriculum helping to create enthusiastic learners and to develop positive attitudes to language learning throughout life. The skills, knowledge and understanding gained, contribute to the development of children’s oracy and literacy and to their understanding of their own culture and those of others.
At Upwood Primary Academy, we believe that the early acquisition of German will facilitate the learning of other foreign languages later in life. We aim to prepare children for the Key Stage Three language curriculum to enable them to transfer confidently and successfully.