Spanish
The Spanish curriculum allows children to discover cultures, fostering a curiosity to learn more about traditions and customs in Spanish-speaking countries. Children will identify phonics and patterns in language and begin to make connections between Spanish and their home language/s. Children will be able initiate introductory conversation and describe themselves as well as using the key skills of speaking and writing in full sentences using the present tense and express their wishes and opinions. Children will be able to read and listen to familiar language in present tense and show comprehension, allowing them to be well equipped to access the curriculum at Key Stage 3 when they will begin to develop their grammatical skills such as using different tenses, making comparisons and facing unfamiliar language.
Intent:
- The ability to learn more about traditions and cultures in Spanish speaking countries.
- Confidence and competence in hosting a conversation in Spanish.
- An understanding of the Spanish language.
- An ability to write full sentences that are in the present tense expressing their opinions.
- Be able to read and listen to Spanish in order to access the KS3 Spanish curriculum.
Implementation:
- In KS1, pupils are introduced to key vocabulary and greetings to build early language awareness
- In KS2, Spanish is taught using the Trust Scheme, following a clear progression of skills
- Children learn through a mix of spoken, written, and interactive tasks
- High-quality class Spanish books showcase learning through captions, pictures, and sentences
- Knowledge and vocabulary are sequenced to ensure progression across year groups
