Intent

At Nutley CE Primary, the children focus on one language so they can make substantial progress. We aim for the children to be able to express their ideas and thoughts and understand and respond to Spanish speakers, both in speech and in writing.

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Implementation

Although children in EYFS and KS1 are introduced to a little Spanish, formal learning of the language begins in Year 3 and continues throughout KS2, with weekly Spanish lessons. Teachers use the BCC Primary Languages scheme of work and our own progression document to plan interactive lessons that build on previous learning.

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Expectations:

Year 3 and 4:

• listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and responding

• explore the patterns and sounds of language through songs and rhymes

• engage in conversations

• speak in sentences, using familiar vocabulary, phrases and basic language structures

• develop accurate pronunciation and intonation

• present ideas and information orally to a range of audiences

• read carefully and show understanding of words and phrases

• appreciate stories, songs, poems and rhymes in the language

• describe people, places, things and actions orally and in writing

• understand basic grammar: feminine and masculine forms

 

Year 5 and 6:

• listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and responding

• explore the patterns and sounds of language through songs and rhymes and link the spelling, sound and meaning of words

• engage in conversations; ask and answer questions; express opinions and respond to those of others; seek clarification and help

• speak in sentences, using familiar vocabulary, phrases and basic language structures

• develop accurate pronunciation and intonation so that others understand when they are reading aloud or using familiar words and phrases

• present ideas and information orally to a range of audiences

• read carefully and show understanding of words, phrases and simple writing

• appreciate stories, songs, poems and rhymes in the language

• broaden their vocabulary and develop their ability to understand new words that are introduced into familiar written material, including through using a dictionary

• write phrases from memory, and adapt these to create new sentences, to express ideas clearly

• describe people, places, things and actions orally and in writing

• understand basic grammar: feminine and masculine forms and the conjugation of high-frequency verbs; key features and patterns of the language; how to apply these, for instance, to build sentences; and how these differ from or are similar to English.

 

Impact

At Nutley Church of England Primary School, our children develop an interest and deeper cultural understanding of other countries and the languages they speak. Our language teaching of Spanish provides the foundation for learning further languages at secondary school, enabling children to study and work in other countries in the future.

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Click here to see our Progression in Spanish