MFL: Spanish  

Our vision at Parkfield is that all pupils see the purpose, value and enjoyment in their language lessons. 

Why Spanish?

Our decision to teach Spanish as our modern foreign language was based on our school context and our wider school community; many of our children holiday in Spanish speaking countries and we have a number of pupils with EAL who have Spanish as their first language.

When do children learn Spanish?

Children are immersed in Spanish language throughout their time at Parkfield. Children in EYFS through to Year 2 have opportunities to engage with Spanish language through answering the register in Spanish; counting in Spanish in maths; referring to colours in Spanish in art; labelling of rooms, areas and equipment across school in Spanish. EYFS and KS1 children may also have opportunities to learn songs and rhymes in Spanish.

From Year 3 onwards, children have a formal weekly Spanish lesson delivered by a subject specialist that follows the Primary Languages Network (PLN) scheme of work. We have adapted the PLN Long term plans to fit our school context. 

At Parkfield, we prioritise the teaching of Spanish because...

Students recognise their role as global citizens who are part of a 21st-century multi-lingual Britain. They are able to confidently ask and answer questions about themselves, their lives, their ideas; and their likes and dislikes. They leave Year 6 having built a firm foundation for their acquisition that serves them well into KS3 and beyond!