MFL - Spanish
Intent:
At St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, our intent is to deliver a broad and balanced Modern Foreign Languages curriculum that is ambitious, challenging and engaging. At St Joseph’s, the Spanish curriculum is designed to broaden pupils’ horizons beyond Sutton Coldfield, helping them to understand that people in other countries have different languages, cultures and traditions. The curriculum aims to inspire pupils to grow into confident speakers of the language at every stage of their learning. It is carefully sequenced to ensure that pupils build the vocabulary and grammar essential for future progress, enabling pupils to move forward step by step towards success. The children are provided with an enjoyable learning journey and opportunities to explore the richness of Spanish culture.
Implementation:
Spanish is taught once a week in Years 3 to 6, giving our pupils the opportunity to develop their language skills in a consistent and engaging way. We follow the Grammarsaurus scheme of learning, which provides high-quality lessons covering a wide range of topics such as Spanish culture, numbers, hobbies, jobs and the weather.
Through these lessons, children are introduced to rich Spanish vocabulary and build their knowledge step by step. As they progress, they learn how to read, write, speak, and listen in Spanish across different contexts, gradually developing both their confidence and competence in the language.
Impact:
The teaching of Spanish at St Joseph’s allows pupils to leave primary school with a strong foundation in language learning. Children develop the ability to communicate with increasing accuracy and confidence, applying their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar. Beyond language skills, pupils also gain a genuine curiosity and respect for other cultures, recognising the value of diversity in our world. By the end of Year 6, pupils are well-prepared for further language learning at secondary school and have the enthusiasm, confidence and cultural awareness to continue their journey as global citizens.
