Intent

British Sign Language is studied at Kings Heath Primary School in KS1. French is taught in KS2. 

In line with the 2014 National Curriculum for Modern Foreign Languages, our BSL curriculum aims to ensure that all children:

• Understand (receptive) and respond (expressive) sign language from a variety of authentic sources.

• Are able to communicate with increasing confidence, fluency and spontaneity, finding ways of communicating what they want to say, including through discussion and asking questions, and that they are continually improving the accuracy of their handshapes and facial expression.

• Use the grammatical structures of BSL

• Discover and develop an appreciation of communicating in BSL.

We aim to foster children’s curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world whilst also equipping them with the skills and confidence to interact within it. BSL is taught to all KS1 year groups by a specialist BSL teacher. 

French

Kapow Primary’s French scheme of work aims to inspire pupils to become curious, confident and enthusiastic language learners with a broad understanding of the French language and culture; in other words, to think and communicate like linguists. The intention is for pupils to develop the skills to listen, speak, read and write in French, while building the confidence to express themselves and explore new ways of thinking through language learning.

The scheme is designed to develop pupils’ understanding of how learning another language connects people, cultures, and communities worldwide. The aim is to encourage pupils to become open-minded, active citizens who can appreciate diversity and engage meaningfully with the wider world.

Additionally, the scheme supports teachers in developing their subject knowledge and pedagogical skills, enabling them to deliver engaging and well-informed lessons with confidence. The curriculum is designed to be both accessible and ambitious, ensuring that all pupils are supported to participate fully and achieve their potential.