Modern Foreign Languages Statement
Spanish has been selected to be taught at St Lawrence as it is the most widely spoken international language after English, is the most likely to be used by our children at this stage in their life as most visit Spanish speaking countries on holiday, and it allows for progression into KS3 in agreement with a considerable number of secondary schools in Telford.
We plan and deliver a coherently planned sequence of lessons, ensuring progressive coverage of the skills required by the national curriculum. Our chosen themes provide an introduction to the culture of Spanish-speaking countries and communities. It aims to create a love of learning and help deepen their understanding of the world. A linear curriculum has been chosen to allow an opportunity for children to gradually build on their skills. It enables children to express their ideas and thoughts in Spanish, providing opportunities for them to interact and communicate with others for practical purposes both in speech and in writing. We aim to expose children to authentic Spanish as it is taught by a native speaker.
The intent in KS1 is to introduce the language through songs and games, making their learning joyful and playful. In Lower KS2, the children acquire basic skills and understanding in Spanish with a strong emphasis placed on developing their Speaking and Listening ability. These will be further developed in Upper KS2 alongside Reading and Writing skills, gradually progressing to more complex language concepts and greater learner autonomy.
We aim to inspire a love of learning and one another by demonstrating a love of languages and to expand their horizons to other countries, cultures and people. We intend to help children grow into curious, confident and reflective language learners and to provide them with a foundation that will equip them for further language studies.