Context/Background Currently French is taught in the upper stages in our primary schools. The Scottish Government have introduced a 1+2 approach for languages within Scotland which states that all children will have access to a modern language (French) from P1 then a second language by P5 as well as their own. This is to be in place by 2020. Objectives - to train a teacher in language and methodology to support embedding the target language (French) in school - to help school fulfil the National curriculum - Widen professional networks to include Europe Participant One member of staff already with some experience of teaching a modern language within a primary school setting Description of activity Immersion course for a week in France Methodology Strategic planning - School and local management group school improvement plan will focus on 1+2 development by - staff member to attend immersion course and thereafter disseminate skills and competencies initially to teaching colleagues within school setting. Thereafter within the local management group. This will include professional dialogue, sharing resources within school and cluster group. Liaison with secondary school language department. Organising staff and cluster school training events. Informing parents of 1+2 initiative and school development plan for teaching of modern languages. Results and intended impact and long term benefits - to improve methodological expertise in the teaching of French to learners - to provide participant with materials and ideas suitable for the teaching of French at primary level - to develop cultural awareness and understanding of the French Education System - to improve the participant's confidence in French