Burnt Oak Junior School’s aim is that all pupils will develop curiosity, interest and awareness about foreign languages, predominately French. Learning a second language will allow pupils to explore relationships between language and identity, develop a deeper understanding of other cultures and the changing world. Language learning complements our IPC curriculum which focuses on developing a better awareness of self, individuals and cultures around the world. The intention is that pupils will feel confident and able to continue studying languages beyond key stage 2 and working towards becoming life-long language learners.

Furthermore, Burnt Oak Junior uses the Language Angels scheme and resources to ensure we offer a relevant, broad, vibrant and ambitious foreign languages curriculum that will inspire and excite our pupils using a wide variety of topics. Teachers are encouraged to use lots of oral practice and drama to make language learning practical, memorable and fun.