Intent
Modern Foreign Languages at Baines aims to develop our pupils’ knowledge, understanding and use of language to develop Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing competencies. We draw on their understanding of languages in Primary school and use it, alongside their developing skills in English, to create pupils who can confidently and accurately express themselves in another language. Through the studying of other culture, festivals and traditions, we also aim to develop our pupils into well-rounded, worldly and tolerant individuals who can explore the world around them and respect the differences and similarities in cultures.
Learning Journeys
Names of staff, roles & contact details
Mrs N Bristol
Teacher of French and Spanish / Subject Leader
nbl@baines.lancs.sch.uk
Mrs G Newhouse
SENCO / Teacher of French and Spanish
gne@baines.lancs.sch.uk
Mr G Mates
Assistant Headteacher / Teacher of French
gms@baines.lancs.sch.uk
Mrs S Hill
Teacher of French
shl@baines.lancs.sch.uk
Mr J Corbley
Teacher of MFL
jco@baines.lancs.sch.uk
Mr S Robathan
Teacher of MFL
sro@baines.lancs.sch.uk
French Curriculum
Spanish Curriculum
How and when is my child assessed?
The MFL department assesses pupils once every half term at Key Stage 3 with each half term assessment comprising of a detailed vocabulary and translation test and each end of term assessment, testing 2 of the 4 main skills in the language(s) studied. Throughout each year at Key Stage 3, all pupils will be tested on their Spoken, Listening, Reading and Writing skills which are graded via the Lancashire model Banding of A-D.
Name of course(s) offered | Exam board | Link to spec | Nature of assessment |
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GCSE French | AQA | https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/french-8658 | 1x Speaking Assessment (25%) 1x Listening Assessment (25%) 1x Reading Assessment (25%) 1x Writing assessment (25%) |
GCSE Spanish | AQA | https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/spanish-8698 | 1x Speaking Assessment (25%) 1x Listening Assessment (25%) 1x Reading Assessment (25%) 1x Writing assessment (25%) |
Resources
Last updated September 2024