Names of Post Holders:

Georgina Taylor - Head of Languages

Helena Purcell - Lead Practitioner

Laila Hachad - Teacher of MFL

Veronique Surry - Teacher of MFL

Tina Murrizi - Teacher of MFL

KS3:

The Key Stage 3 MFL curriculum establishes foundational linguistic skills while building communicative confidence through core conversational topics. Year 7 introduces students to fundamental structures—such as greetings, numbers, family, school, free-time activities, and local surroundings—alongside key phonics and grammar concepts. Year 8 expands on these foundations by exploring holidays, technology, daily routines, healthy lifestyles, and regional celebrations while introducing past and future tenses. In Year 9, learning becomes more prospective and culturally rich, focusing on future career ambitions, global awareness, childhood memories, environmental issues, and francophone/hispanic culture. Throughout KS3, students progressively master the ability to combine three tenses, express justified opinions, and interact across diverse everyday scenarios.

KS4:

The Key Stage 4 curriculum prepares students for GCSE success by deepening thematic knowledge, complex grammar application, and exam techniques across listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Year 10 covers key thematic modules including local environment and housing, digital lifestyles, identity and relationships, school routines, and global/environmental initiatives. In Year 11, students engage with broader societal and future topics such as career paths, higher education, international trips, and global issues like climate change, fair trade, and artificial intelligence. The final phase consolidates learning through dedicated mock exams, targeted speaking preparation, and structured revision to ensure students are fully equipped for their final GCSE examinations.