5 year strategy for children and
learning
(DfES, July 2004)
A document outlining government plans for children and learning
over a five year period. With reference to primary, the strategy
aims to ensure ‘every primary school offers high standards in the
basics but in the context of a broad, rich and enjoyable
curriculum’ (DfES, 2004: 4).
This includes the offer of a wider primary curriculum in which
‘every child has the choice to learn and foreign language’ (DfES,
2004: 8).
5 year strategy for children and learners: maintaining
excellent progress
(DfES, September 2006)
A report on progress made in achieving in the aims of the 5 year
strategy since 2004 with a view towards 2008 and beyond. This
includes the percentage of primary schools already delivering or
planning to deliver primary languages at the time, estimated to be
around 56%.
For current figures, see
Primary languages statistics.