At Blackthorn we believe that a grounding in Latin will enable our children to learn about the patterns of language, the structures of grammar and develop a love of languages. Latin provides a basis for children to learn a modern foreign language at secondary school as well as the links to their own language. Through the study of Latin, we aspire for our children to develop inquiring minds that; can draw out connections between the ancient world and the present, be inspired by the past while becoming confident readers, writers and speakers of another language.

Our Latin curriculum is scaffolded to build knowledge and skills over time...