Foreign Languages - Spanish

At Spring Lane, our Spanish curriculum aims to develop confident, enthusiastic language learners who appreciate cultural diversity and global citizenship. Rooted in our principles of relevance, experiences, and collaboration, we connect language learning to children’s lives and interests, making Spanish meaningful and engaging. Pupils develop key skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through practical, interactive activities that build communication and cultural understanding. From everyday conversations to exploring Spanish-speaking countries, children grow as effective communicators, expert learners, and aspirational thinkers ready to engage confidently with the wider world.

Using the Kapow scheme, Spanish lessons are delivered through a well-structured sequence of engaging units that balance vocabulary, grammar, and cultural knowledge. The programme incorporates songs, stories, role-plays, and interactive games to support different learning styles and keep pupils motivated. Lessons connect language learning to pupils’ everyday experiences (Relevance) and provide rich cultural content to broaden understanding (Experiences). Collaborative activities encourage speaking and listening practice, helping children build confidence and communication skills while working respectfully with others (Collaboration).

The Kapow-based Spanish curriculum leads to confident learners who communicate effectively and demonstrate growing cultural awareness. Pupils are able to use Spanish in meaningful contexts, ask and answer questions, and show curiosity about Spanish-speaking countries. Learning is reinforced through  Kapow’s consistent retrieval practice and varied assessment approaches, ensuring strong retention and progression. Through collaborative tasks, children develop resilience, independence, and respect for diverse cultures, preparing them as global citizens.

Assessment methods include:

• Regular retrieval activities embedded in Kapow to reinforce learning.

• Ongoing formative assessment via teacher observation and questioning.

• Pupil self-assessment and reflection on progress and enjoyment.

• Summative assessments linked to unit outcomes, including speaking and writing tasks.