If the introduction of foreign languages into the life of every primary school is to become a reality, the process will need careful and systematic planning at every level. In the first place, the effectiveness of the curriculum will be judged by its impact on each of the five outcomes of Every Child Matters.

Secondly, as with other significant changes to the curriculum, strategic planning in school and in the local area is vital to ensure that high quality teaching of the foreign language can be sustained. Thirdly, school planning is important in order to develop the skills and confidence of staff and to make the language permeate the curriculum.

How to use this material

• You can download video clips and use the material as a stimulus for discussion and group work.
  
  You can print off ‘think pieces’ for use in whole school training sessions or for staff development with small groups.
  
  You can use ‘talking heads’ videos to familiarise parents or governors with the benefits of primary languages at parents’ evenings and open days.