At Bedford Hall Methodist, we study Spanish across KS2 as our Modern Foreign Language (MFL

We use the National Curriculum and draw upon the Chris Quigley subject specific essentials for MFL coverage and progression, but use the 'Primary Languages Network' scheme to support the teaching of Spanish. This scheme provides a supportive scaffold for our non-specialist teachers and helps to develop subject knowledge, while the Chris Quigley milestones ensure we have progression and coverage for a curriculum that meets the needs of our children.

In line with our school vision, ‘Without Limits’, we strive to ensure all children have additional opportunities to learn about other countries, while practising their linguistic skills. In the past, we have had a ‘Languages Day’ in school where all children participated in activities that built on skills and knowledge of native-speaking countries and their customs. The children dressed up and immersed themselves in the culture of the country whilst learning key essentials, for example writing short sentences and phrases, using dictionaries, making comparisons and taking part in conversations.

It is our hope that this academic year we can celebrate another ‘Languages Day’ and learn more about the culture of different countries where Spanish is spoken.