Spanish

Curriculum timetable:  KS3 – 2 x lessons per week     /       KS4  – 3 x lessons per week

Curriculum overview:  

KS3 information: 

Students will follow a methodical and structured curriculum which gives opportunities to work towards developing mastery of the three pillars of vocabulary, phonics and key grammatical concepts during KS3 such as word order, adjectival agreements, conjugations of verbs, tenses to enable them to have the self-efficacy required to enjoy learning languages and thrive in the subject. Students will also begin to combine their skills and aspire to structure complex writing through our departmental FRACTIONS model which develops the key principles of successful writing. 

GCSE information: Edexcel Spanish 

Students develop on the skills mastered at KS3 and deepen their understanding around 6 main themes: 

My personal world/free time/friends 

Lifestyle and wellbeing  

My neighbourhood/environment 

Media and technology 

Studying and my future 

Travel and tourism 

Knowledge in Spanish: 

Students will be exposed to key vocabulary and grammar to be able to give extended descriptions about themselves on a range of topics at KS3 and Ks4, they will learn this alongside grammar and phonics to develop their confidence in listening and speaking. 

We use regular retrieval style activities to ensure all students can recall and retain vocabulary across their learning to enable students to develop confidence and fluency. 

How to prepare for GCSE: 

Students will be given Knowledge Organisers with carefully chosen vocabulary, regular homework and tests on this will help students to be familiar with higher level words and more difficult words needed to access higher grades. 

Regular grammar drills will be completed in lessons and resources will be regularly shared on Teams that students can access at any time to practice during the revision phase of the curriculum 

A-level and Beyond: 

Studying a language can have great benefits, not only for your ability to communicate with others and have access to a wider range of jobs, but the skills obtained are often viewed by universities to be crucial for developing a well-rounded academic.