Our Intent 

The core language taught at Anson Primary School is Spanish. Our MFL curriculum intends to expose our pupils to this new language from Nursery. Our aims are:

• to develop their listening, speaking and reading and writing skills.
• to ensure a positive attitude towards languages and develop the confidence to explore and experiment with unfamiliar foreign vocabulary and pronunciation.
• to show them the value of understanding the wider world and to develop an awareness of cultural differences in other countries.

The Implementation

• Our Spanish curriculum is designed to progressively develop skills and confidence in languages through weekly lessons in Key Stage 2.
• Spanish language and key vocabulary is embedded in every topic from Key Stage One to Key Stage Stage Two. 
• Children acquire, use and apply the vocabulary, grammar and skills to express their ideas and thoughts in Spanish and to understand and respond to spoken Spanish.
• Children practise a balance of spoken and written Spanish, depending on their age and experience.

The Impact

Continuing with Spanish throughout KS2, in a fun way, will enable the pupils to begin to communicate confidently and effectively in a modern foreign language. They will also have the opportunity to learn about the culture of Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries.

• Data shows that the attainment in Spanish is in line with core subjects.
• Pupils can make good progress in this language, and acquire the skills and knowledge for further language learning in Key Stage 3 and beyond.
• There is a culture of Spain running through the school with children using Spanish is class assemblies, being celebrated in award presentations and embedded across all learning.