CILT is pleased to announce the release of ‘Tools for Schools’ French - a new Key Stage 2 resource designed to support the teaching and learning of primary languages and save teachers hours of preparation time.

Given that 2010 is the year of entitlement for primary languages, it’s more important than ever for teachers working in the primary phase to have inspirational resources. ‘Tools for Schools’ consists of ready-to-use interactive whiteboard materials that will help bring languages to life for young learners.

Therese Comfort, Head of Primary Education at CILT, said: ‘We’re delighted so many schools have introduced languages as part of their curriculum. We hope that Tools for Schools will prove to be invaluable in supporting teachers with their delivery of engaging lessons, giving children the best possible start in language learning.’

Tools for Schools has been developed by language teaching experts and successfully piloted in primary classrooms. It includes graphics, stories, games and audio files, all of which follow the QCA Schemes of Work. The resource supports the development of key skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in the new language for both children and teachers.

French Units 1-6 are now available to buy from the CILT shop. Look out for more units across French, German and Spanish in the coming months.