01/09/2026
Spotlight on schools!🏫
As our children head back to school this week, I'll be introducing you to some of the local schools we are working with.
Did you know that teaching a foreign language is a compulsory part of the Key Stage 2 curriculum, which means you can expect your child to have lessons as part of their school week from Year 3 onwards. This can be in any language the school chooses but Spanish or French appear to be the most common options. It won't necessarily be the language they go on to study when they reach secondary school.
Starting at the age of 7 / 8 is great. It's certainly better than in my school days; my first French lesson was in Year 7 and German in Year 9! But, actually, it's still a bit late! If we consider how a baby / toddler brain is like a sponge, or even the concept of talking or singing to an unborn baby, it truly is a case of the younger, the better.
And this is where we come in with our language clubs for Reception, Years 1 & 2 (4-7 years), bosting confidence, speech develoment and fostering a love of language learning ready for the later school years.
We also understand that singing in a foreign language can make it easier to learn, which is why we combine our music with language learning. What do you remember more clearly- the lyrics to nursery rhymes from decades ago or your GCSE French phrases?🎶
Look out for the details I'll be sharing about the schools we currently work with, but if you or someone you know works at a school and would like to know more about partnering with us, simply comment 'schools' below and I'll get in touch!🩵
