This unique project, which motivates pupils to learn languages whilst keeping fit, has been working with schools across the country. Devon Learning and Development Partnership (LDP) has created an innovative set of resources to help primary teachers combine PE lessons with French and Spanish. The song and dance activities set to aerobics routines engage all learners and both the teachers and children find the activities highly motivating.

Pupils develop their language and intercultural skills through traditional French songs and rhymes and participate in activities such as aerobic routines, running and chasing games and coordination challenges.

The project has attracted interest from all over the country and there have been numerous requests for the Devon LDP Languages team to carry out training sessions to introduce teachers to the scheme. Due to popular demand, a German version is now in development. The easy-to-use resources are key to the success of this project as teachers feel confident to incorporate the activities into their lessons regardless of their experience of language teaching.

Ça bouge! is an exciting example of cross-curricular working and is also great fun for everyone involved. This project also receives the EuroTalk Primary Education Language Prize.

Language(s): French, Spanish

Devon Learning and Development Partnership is a business unit working within Devon Local Authority. The LA is responsible for 326 primary schools, 37 secondary schools and twelve special schools.