Spanish

What does Spanish look like at Rosa Street?

At Rosa Street Primary School, we want to develop a lifelong love of languages and equip pupils for life as global citizens. We believe that learning a language helps children to thrive in diverse communities, broaden their horizons and develop an appreciation of different cultures. Spanish has been chosen as our focus because it is widely spoken across the world, relevant to our pupils, and its phonetic structure allows children to feel confident and successful.

Learning Spanish
Our Spanish curriculum is carefully sequenced so that learning builds on prior knowledge. It focuses on the four key elements of language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Children are taught essential vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, with opportunities to revisit and consolidate learning through knowledge organisers. Spanish is also linked with other subjects such as Geography, English and PSHE, giving children real-world contexts for their learning.

Raising Aspirations
At Rosa Street, we know that language learning can raise aspirations and open doors. We actively encourage all pupils to take part in enrichment activities, such as trips and cultural events, and we work hard to remove barriers so every child can benefit. Children’s progress is shown through written work, photographs, videos and oral activities, ensuring they can demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways.

What Children Achieve
By the time children leave Rosa Street, they will have a strong foundation in Spanish. They will be able to listen, speak, read and write with increasing fluency and confidence, using their language skills in everyday interactions. Most importantly, they will leave with the curiosity and enthusiasm to continue their language learning into the next stage of education.