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Guidance on implementation of the KS2 Framework for languages

Using the Framework to ensure progression and continuity

The Framework is designed to underpin the ambition set out in the National Languages Strategy that,
Every child should have the opportunity throughout key stage 2 to study a foreign language and develop their interest in the culture of other nations.

The expectation is that most children will be able to reach a level of competence in a language (or in some cases languages), as defined by the Common European Framework (CEF) or The Languages Ladder. More detailed information about the Ladder and the CEF will be contained in the part 3 of the Framework documentation - Planning for entitlement. In broad terms, however, this means that after four years of language learning most Year 6 children will be able to understand simple spoken and written language, to speak aloud and take part in short conversations, and to write simple sentences. They will also understand about different cultures and have an idea about how languages work and how to learn them. In short they will be becoming confident users and learners of a new language.