National curriculum alignment for our French scheme

This resource demonstrates how Kapow Primary’s French scheme of work covers the statutory guidance for KS2.

How does this document support curriculum planning? 

The document maps each unit of the scheme to the specific content and aims of the National curriculum for languages. This ensures that every lesson contributes to the spiral progression of skills and knowledge, leading to the attainment of end-of-key-stage targets.

What core French skills and knowledge are covered? 

Kapow Primary’s French scheme of work is built around the following six key areas:

• Phonics – becoming familiar with key French phonemes, spelling and pronunciation.
• Vocabulary – introducing commonly-used words; memorising high-frequency keywords.
• Grammar – systematically learning French grammar and applying it in a variety of contexts; practising grammar structures in speaking, writing, reading and listening activities.
• Language comprehension (listening and reading) – applying knowledge of phonics, vocabulary and grammar; decoding what the children hear and read more accurately and efficiently using a range of strategies.
• Language production (speaking and writing) – applying what the children have learnt across other knowledge strands to speak and write in French.
• Cultural awareness – learning about French food, celebrations, festivals, art and French-speaking countries around the world.

What are the benefits of this curriculum mapping for teachers? 

This National curriculum mapping document clearly shows which key skills are developed in each unit across the year groups. It ensures a broad and balanced French curriculum, giving children varied experiences with the fundamentals.

Supported by this document, teachers will find clear pathways for French assessment, ensuring consistent tracking of pupil progress. 

What other Kapow Primary resources support primary French teaching? 

• For our standard French scheme, see French: Long-term plan.
• If you follow our Long-term plan – condensed, see the corresponding Progression of skills and knowledge – condensed.
• If you follow our Long-term plan – mixed-age, see the corresponding Progression of skills and knowledge – mixed-age version.
• Explore more of Kapow’s French scheme by browsing our Lower KS2, Upper KS2  and Mixed-age units.