Worth Valley Primary School

At Worth Valley Primary school, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to immerse themselves into a modern foreign language. Our Spanish lessons are carefully planned to create an engaging, dynamic, and immersive learning experience for all children from Year 1 to Year 6. We aim to foster a deep love for the Spanish language and culture through a comprehensive, high-quality curriculum delivered by a specialist teacher. This ensures that each lesson is captivating and educational, providing the best foundation for our students as they progress to Key Stage 3.

Key Elements of Our Vision:

1. Engaging and Interactive Learning:
   • Songs and Dance: Utilizing music and movement to make learning Spanish fun and memorable.
   • Hands-on Activities: Incorporating practical, interactive tasks that stimulate curiosity and reinforce language skills.
2. High-Quality Instruction:
   • Specialist Teacher: Our Spanish lessons are delivered by a dedicated specialist, ensuring expert guidance and high educational standards.
   • Consistent Quality: The specialist’s expertise guarantees that each lesson is both engaging and effective, capturing the students’ interest and fostering a positive learning environment.
3. Development of Oracy and Literacy:
   • Building Oracy: Focusing on speaking and listening skills, encouraging children to communicate confidently in Spanish.
   • Enhancing Written Skills: Gradually developing children’s ability to write in Spanish, ensuring they are well-prepared for more advanced studies.
4. Continuity and Progression:
   • Feeder High School Alignment: Spanish was selected as our primary language to align with our feeder high school’s curriculum. This provides our students with a seamless transition and a strong start to their experiences in Key Stage 3.

By embedding these elements into our Spanish language program, we aim to inspire a lifelong passion for languages in our students, equipping them with valuable skills and a solid foundation for future academic success.

Spanish Long Term Plan

Languages Progression of Skills