STAR ALLIANCE
MFL NETWORK
WHO ARE WE AND WHAT DO WE DO?
The STAR Alliance MFL Network is made up of a
number of MFL Coordinators from across the
STAR Alliance. These members include Primary
and Secondary colleagues.
We currently have 13 active members and meet
each term with the main focus being that of
support, subject development and the sharing of
best practice.
WHAT HAVE WE ACHIEVED SO FAR?
The MFL Network has been operating for almost two academic years.
So far we have:
- Purchased a new, interactive scheme of work for French.
- Moderated work to ensure consistency and evaluate provision.
- Allocated a budget for resources to all schools across the STAR
Alliance.
- Developed a more effective system of transition for Year 6 pupils.
- Worked in partnership with York University on a Gaming
Grammar project.
- Year 5 French Event at Sherburn High School.
Coming Soon
- Age Related Assessments for Primary Languages
SCHEME OF WORK – YEAR 3-5
iLanguages is available to schools in the STAR
Alliance and aims to provide a more
comprehensive and supportive scheme to aid
specialist and non-specialist staff deliver an
engaging and enriching language curriculum.
Currently available in French for Years 3-5, it
provides a different style of French teaching with
a greater focus on grammar, listening and
writing.
WHAT DOES THE SCHEME PROVIDE?
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32 detailed lesson plans per year.
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Comprehensive resources for each lesson.
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An interactive presentation for each lesson with a
native speaker to aid pronunciation.
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A work booklet for
throughout the year.
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An end of year assessment involving speaking,
reading, writing and listening.
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A more confident, skilled linguist.
children
to
complete
BUDGET FOR RESOURCES
In Autumn 2016, all schools part of the STAR Alliance
were allocated £150 from the MFL Network Budget to
purchase resources. Purchases included:
- Accés Studio: Year 6 extension activities.
- Foreign Language Dictionaries
- Sparkle Speak resources for KS1.
- Foreign Language Story Books
- A range of other practical resources.
GAMING GRAMMAR PROJECT WITH
YORK UNIVERSITY
Five schools across the STAR Alliance are currently part of a
project with York University to test and evaluate a new French
game designed to teach children grammar rules in a fun and
engaging way.
The project has involved:
- 4 weeks of guided lessons to ‘pre-teach’ concepts.
- Pre-game skills test conducted by York University.
- 4 weeks of playing the game.
- Post-game skills test conducted by York University.
- Feedback session from the children conducted by York
University.
YEAR 5 FRENCH EVENT @ SHS
Year 5 children from schools across the STAR Alliance
were invited to a French language event led by staff and
pupils from the Language Department at Sherburn High
School. Activities on the day included:
- Engaging vocabulary activities.
- Food tasting.
- Interactive games.
The children had a fantastic day applying their language
skills. We aim to hold another event in Spring 2 or
Summer 1, 2018.
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
The MFL Network is open to all MFL Coordinators across
the STAR Alliance. We are eager to expand the number of
members in the Network.
Summer 2017
Friday 16th June, 9am-12pm @ Tadcaster Grammar
School. Cover will be paid for.
Autumn 2017
Friday 13th October, 9am-12pm @ Athelstan CP School.
Cover will not be paid for.