Spanish

Spanish Lead: Mrs Wilkinson

At Holden Clough Primary School, we are passionate about giving our pupils the opportunity to learn a new language and appreciate different cultures. Our Spanish curriculum, delivered by a native Spanish-speaking teacher from Junior Jam, provides an immersive and engaging language learning experience. This specialist teaching approach ensures that every child develops strong language skills, cultural understanding, and a love for languages.

Intent

Our Spanish curriculum aims to:

• Develop pupils' confidence and ability to speak, understand, read, and write in Spanish.
• Cultivate an appreciation for Spanish-speaking cultures, fostering an understanding of diversity and global citizenship.
• Provide an immersive language experience, helping children to build authentic pronunciation and listening skills through interaction with a native speaker.
• Encourage enthusiasm for learning languages, laying the foundation for further language studies in secondary school and beyond.
• Build communication skills, self-expression, and confidence in using a new language both in and outside the classroom.

We aim to make language learning a fun and rewarding experience that enriches our pupils’ education and broadens their horizons.

Implementation

Our Spanish curriculum is taught by a native Spanish-speaking teacher from Junior Jam, ensuring an authentic language-learning experience for all pupils. Here’s how we bring Spanish to life at Holden Clough:

• Specialist Teaching: Our Spanish lessons are delivered by a specialist teacher who is a native speaker, ensuring accurate pronunciation, fluency, and a deep understanding of the language and culture.
• Immersive Language Learning: Lessons are taught primarily in Spanish, giving children the chance to hear the language spoken fluently and naturally, enhancing their listening and speaking skills.
• Cultural Exploration: In addition to learning the language, pupils explore the rich cultures and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries, from Spain to Latin America, broadening their cultural awareness.
• Interactive and Fun Lessons: We use songs, games, role-play, and interactive activities to make learning Spanish enjoyable and engaging for all pupils.
• Progressive Learning: The curriculum follows a structured progression, starting with simple vocabulary and phrases in the early years and building up to more complex sentences and conversations as children move through the school.
• Cross-Curricular Links: Spanish lessons often tie in with other subjects, such as Geography and Music, helping to reinforce language learning in a broader context.
• Real-Life Communication: Pupils are encouraged to practice speaking Spanish in real-life scenarios, developing confidence and fluency in the language.

With the support of Junior Jam’s native Spanish-speaking teacher, pupils not only learn the mechanics of the language but also develop a passion for Spanish and an appreciation for the diversity of the world around them.

Impact

The impact of our Spanish curriculum is evident in the enthusiasm, confidence, and language skills our pupils develop:

• Speaking and Listening Skills: Pupils gain strong pronunciation and fluency, as they learn from a native speaker and practice using Spanish in conversation.
• Cultural Awareness: Children develop an understanding and appreciation of Spanish-speaking cultures, fostering respect for cultural diversity and global citizenship.
• Confidence in Language Learning: Pupils build confidence in their ability to learn and communicate in a foreign language, preparing them for further language studies in secondary school.
• Communication Skills: Through role-play, conversations, and interactive activities, children enhance their communication skills, both in Spanish and in their native language.
• Global Awareness: Exposure to a foreign language at an early age helps pupils become more open-minded and aware of the global community.

At Holden Clough, our Spanish curriculum, taught by a native speaker, offers a truly immersive and enriching experience, equipping pupils with the skills and confidence to communicate in Spanish and fostering a lifelong love of language learning.

To find out more about the curriculum our school is following please contact the school office mail@holdenclough.tameside.sch.uk