QCDA schemes of work

Find a range of resources from the QCDA , including the schemes of work for Key Stage 2 languages and units for primary languages cross-curricular work.

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Schemes of work for Key Stage 2 languages

The QCDA schemes of work have been developed for Key Stage 2 pupils of all ages to enable them to achieve the learning objectives in each of Key Stage 2 Framework for languages' five strands. These are comprehensive and flexible materials intended for schools and teachers to adapt for their own purposes.

The schemes are available in French, German and Spanish.

They comprise a total of 24 units: all units are now complete. Units 13-24, orginally originally published electronically in draft form, have now been finalised after extensive trialling in schools. A Teacher's guide accompanies the schemes.

The current 'new' schemes were published in July 2007 and replace previous versions first published in 2000.

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All 24 Units for each language can be downloaded in pdf or rtf format free of charge from the DCSF Standards website:

Schools can order the complete set of units for one, two or all three languages at QCDA Orderline.

Schools that received a free copy of units 1-12 in 2007 in any of the languages can order units 13-24 to complete their set and may, in addition, order a complete set of units in one or both of the other languages.

To place an order you will need a QCDA Orderline user name and password. Most schools already have these, but if not, there is an email address and a phone number on the website to contact for help.

 
La Réunion

The QCDA have developed units of work for Key Stage 2 languages and geography based on La Réunion, an island in the Indian Ocean administered as one of the overseas départements of France.

Respect for all: Modern foreign languages Key Stage 2

La Réunion is a Key Stage 2 case study featured on QCDA Respect for all. Respect for all provides guidance on how subjects such as languages can incorporate learning about diversity and challenging racism.

The La Réunion units offer plently of opportunities for French language practice and exploring the intercultural strand of the Key Stage 2 Framework for languages.

Direct links can be made to the QCDA schemes of work for primary French - Unit 12 'Un pays francophone', and geography - Units 13 and 22.

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Allons à La Réunion: Combining geography and modern foreign languages

These materials are designed for cross-curricular work in year 5/6 mixed-age classes. 

They combine parts of QCA Key Stage 2 geography Unit 13 'A contrasting UK locality – Llandudno' and Unit 22 'A contrasting overseas locality – Tocuaro' with QCA French Unit 12 'Un pays francophone'. Published 2004.

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Citizenship at Key Stages 1 and 2

A QCA /  DCSF scheme of work developed to show how the citizenship aspects of the non-statutory Framework for Key Stage 1 and 2 PSHE and citizenship  can be translated into practical teaching plans.

Unit 5, Living in a diverse world creates opportunities to integrate work in primary languages and has particular relevance to the intercultural understanding strand of the Key Stage 2 Framework for languages.

This scheme is part of QCA and DCSF Customise your curriculum, an initiative to support Excellence and enjoyment: A strategy for schools. The materials are designed to demonstrate ways of customising schemes of work to meet the needs of pupils and schools. Read more at DCSF Standards schemes of work.

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World of primary learning

Online information and resources for integrating the global dimension across the primary curriculum. There are electronic slideshows depicting primary schools across the world, based around the themes of Challenging perceptions, Connecting communities, Speaking out, Building sustainable futures and Saving lives.

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Associated guidance can be found in the QCA (2007) publication 'The global dimension in action: a curriculum planning guide for schools'.

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