Spanish
At Monkspath School, our Spanish curriculum provides pupils with the opportunity to develop language skills, cultural awareness, and confidence in communication. We teach Spanish from Year 1 to Year 6, with a weekly lesson for every year group, ensuring continuity, progression, and enjoyment throughout the primary phase.
Our curriculum follows the National Curriculum for Languages.
What We Teach
Our Spanish curriculum enables children to:
- Understand and respond to spoken and written Spanish.
- Speak with increasing confidence, fluency, and accuracy.
- Write short texts using familiar vocabulary and grammatical structures.
- Explore Spanish culture, traditions, and geography.
We focus on the three pillars of language learning: phonics, vocabulary, and grammar, ensuring pupils build a strong foundation for future language study.
How We Teach
Spanish is taught through:
- Weekly lessons that include speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
- Songs, games, stories, and role-play to make learning engaging and memorable.
- Use of authentic materials and digital resources to support pronunciation and comprehension.
Lessons are carefully sequenced to build on prior learning and promote long-term retention. We also provide opportunities for pupils to use Spanish in real-life contexts and across the curriculum.
What Children Learn and How We Assess
Children develop confidence in using Spanish for practical communication. They learn to:
- Engage in conversations and express opinions.
- Read and understand simple texts.
- Write short sentences in Key Stage 2 and adapt phrases to suit different contexts.
Assessment includes:
- Observation and participation in lessons.
- Vocabulary and grammar checks.
- Pupil voice and work samples to monitor progression.
This ensures pupils are making progress and developing secure language skills, ready for transition to secondary education.