Focus: How well does the MCFL offer at Rokeby support the school in delivering its core values and vision?
Underpinned by the school values, the MCFL curriculum aims to equip students with the linguistic tools and cultural capital that will empower them to thrive in a multicultural world.
At Rokeby School all our students study either French or Spanish to GCSE level. We believe that the ability to speak another language is a vital life skill. Research indicates that people who speak more than one language develop a better memory, talent for problem solving, ability to concentrate better and a tendency to be more creative than people who speak only one language Knowing at least a second language also reduces the chances of cognitive decline as you age
82% of our students are EAL students. Studying a language promotes confidence, encourages success and allows some to excel in ways that they can not in some other subjects. Our students also have the opportunity to complete a GCSE in community languages - Italian, Urdu, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Bengali and many more
Improved employability, better communication, understanding different cultures, respect and belonging are just a few on the reasons languages are so important at Rokeby School.
Key documents provided on the day:
School Development Plan
Self Evaluation Plan
IDSR 2025
Headline Figures 2024
Wednesday 12th March 2025
8:15 - 8:30 Arrival, introductions and terms of reference - Andy Hemmings - Large Meeting Room
Students arrive from 7:30am for free breakfast, interventions and clubs. If you would like to see these you are most welcome to sign in and have a walk around
8:30 - 8:45 Welcome - Jo Doyle & Bhavesh Galoria
Our priorities at Rokeby School
8:45 - 9:15 Presentation - Mandy Jenkins & Bhavesh Galoria
9:15 - 9:45 Meet MCFL Staff
Group 1 (with PB and VA)- ECT Programme/ Staff development/ Key stage 3 enrichment/ Curriculum joint planning in G4
Group 2 (with RS and DS)- Key stage 4 Key stage 4 exam skills/ Curriculum join
9:45 - 10:45 Learning Walk
Group 1 (with MJ)
Group 2 (with RS)
Group 3 (with BG)
DS Year 10 French (G1)
VA Year 10 Spanish (G2)
PB Year 10 Spanish (G4)
10:45 - 11:00 Break / Coffee Opportunity to see our playground in a
11:05 - 11:30 Students Group Meeting G5
11:30 - 12:00 Group reconvenes in Large Meeting Room for discussion and feedback
