Spanish

Curriculum Intent

At Blackwell, we teach Spanish to all children in Key stage 2 (Years 3-6).  We believe that language skills as well as an awareness and understanding of other cultures broaden our outlook and helps us appreciate the similarities and differences between ourselves and others.  Spanish is taught following the Language Angels scheme of learning.  Lessons focus initially on speaking and listening skills and progress to children writing some basic words and phrases.  Introducing children to foreign languages at primary school encourages an interest and helps to develop a strong foundation in learning language, which they take with them as they move onto secondary school.

From The National Curriculum in England – framework document 2013 Purpose of study

“Learning a foreign language is a liberation from insularity and provides an opening to other cultures. A high-quality languages education should foster pupils’ curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world. The teaching should enable pupils to express their ideas and thoughts in another language and to understand and respond to its speakers, both in speech and in writing. It should also provide opportunities for them to communicate for practical purposes, learn new ways of thinking and read great literature in the original language. Language teaching should provide the foundation for learning further languages, equipping pupils to study and work in other countries.”

How do we show the Core Values in Spanish

Click on the links below to be able to access the following information;

1. Spanish year group overview Year 3-6. This will show you what knowledge and skills are taught when cross the year and from year group to year group.

2.  Knowledge organisers for years 3,4,5 and 6. This details what knowledge and skills the children will learn in each unit.