GLF Schools

GLF Schools

GLF Schools was founded in 2012 in order to enable the federation of Glyn School (an academy in 2011) and Danetree Junior School. Together, we began our journey to become a MAT of more than 1000 talented staff working with over 10,000 children in 40 schools across 5 regions in southern England.

Our Schools

Banbury Region

Banstead Region

Berkshire & Hampshire Region

Caterham Region

Crawley Region

Didcot Region

Epsom Region

London Boroughs

Redhill Region

Sunbury & Camberley Region

Modern Foreign Languages - French

Longford Park's aim is that all pupils will develop a genuine interest and positive curiosity about foreign languages, predominantly French. Learning a second language will offer pupils the opportunity to explore relationships between language and identity, develop a deeper understanding of other cultures and the world around them with a better awareness of self, key individuals and cultural differences. The intention is that pupils will feel able and encouraged to continue studying languages beyond key stage 2 and ultimately be working towards becoming life-long language learners.

During key stage 2, our children learn how to express their ideas and thoughts in French and develop their undestanding of how to respond to speakers in both speech and writing. In early years and key stage one, teachers are encouraged to teach ‘incidental French’. The curriculum allows children to develop and deepen their understanding of the French phonemic system and we provide opportunities for them to apply their learning in a wide range of contexts, laying down solid foundations for future language learning.

BBC Bitesize is a great website to practice the vocabulary we are learning in school:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z39d7ty

French

Interactive gamesInteractive resourcesA large number of resources organised by topicA great range of resources, including sound filesA compilation of short clips and memorable songs for beginners learning French