At Dersingham Primary school the aim is to develop a love of language learning that prepares pupils well for school and for life. We want to equip our pupils with skills that open doors to new opportunities and develop a curiosity about other cultures and an understanding of the wider world.

Our Modern Foreign Languages curriculum has been designed to progressively develop skills and is taught by a specialist Spanish teacher. In our early years, pupils are introduced to Spanish through rhyme and song and this is continued and developed in Key Stage One with games and by learning simple greetings. In Key Stage Two the building blocks of the language- phonics, grammar and vocabulary- are taught through topics and themes. Pupils learn through games, practical activities, role play and song. Pupils also learn about the culture in Spanish speaking countries; themed days are enjoyed by pupils as visitors, workshops and cross-curricular projects bring the curriculum alive.

Pupils become confident about learning a language because of careful listening, frequent practice and sustained effort. They are interested and excited to learn about different cultures and countries.