MFL: Spanish

The MFL Curriculum at Brentfield:

Learning a foreign language is a necessary part of being a member of a multi-cultural society and provides an opening to other cultures.

At Brentfield Primary School, our children are introduced to Spanish from year 3 onward.

When children enter Key Stage 2, every class has a timetabled lesson slot each week.  The lessons encourage children’s understanding and knowledge of the Spanish language, as well as the cultures and traditions of Spain.

We believe that lessons should enable children to express their ideas and thoughts in another language and to understand and respond to its speakers. It provides opportunities for them to communicate for practical purposes and learn new ways of thinking. Language teaching provides the foundation for learning further languages, equipping children to study and work in other countries, giving them the transferable skills necessary for them to access the wealth of opportunities open to them.