Spanish
Article 28
I have the right to an education.
At Valley Road, all content will be continuously updated and reviewed annually, creating a dynamic programme of study that will be clearly outlined in both long-term and short-term planning. This will ensure that the foreign language knowledge of our pupils progresses within each academic year and is extended year upon year throughout the primary phase and, in so doing, will always be relevant and in line with meeting or exceeding national DfE requirements.
Pupils have access to a very high-quality foreign languages curriculum using the KAPOW scheme of work.
- Phonics – becoming familiar with key Spanish phonemes, spelling and pronunciation.
- Vocabulary – introducing commonly-used words; memorising high-frequency keywords.
- Grammar – systematically learning Spanish grammar and applying it in a variety of contexts; practising grammar structures in speaking, writing, reading and listening activities.
- Language comprehension (listening and reading) – applying knowledge of phonics, vocabulary and grammar; decoding what the children hear and read more accurately and efficiently using a range of strategies.
- Language production (speaking and writing) – applying what the children have learnt across other knowledge strands to speak and write in Spanish.
- Cultural awareness – learning about Spanish food, celebrations, festivals, art and Spanish-speaking countries around the world.
This National curriculum coverage document clearly shows which key skills are developed in each unit across the year groups. It ensures a broad and balanced Spanish curriculum, giving children varied experiences with the fundamentals. Supported by this document, teachers will find clear pathways for Spanish assessment, ensuring consistent tracking of pupil progress.
Click here for year group content.