From September, foreign languages will form a compulsory element of the key stage 2 primary curriculum. Published last year, following the government’s broad review of the national curriculum, it will be expected that, by year 6, pupils leaving primary school will have some ability in both writing and speaking skills, with a particular focus on high standards of practical communication.
Ten years ago only around a quarter of primary schools were thought to be teaching a language. This year the 2013/14 Language Trends survey shows that, in advance of the statutory changes, 95 per cent of primary schools are now teaching a language, with 42 per cent saying they meet the forthcoming national curriculum requirements.
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