Spanish at Dovecot Primary School

At Dovecot Primary School, we use the Language Angels scheme to deliver a high-quality, engaging and progressive Spanish curriculum. The programme is carefully structured to support all learners as they develop confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing in a foreign language.

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Starting Off / Moving On (Early Years & KS1)

These units are designed for the earliest stages of language learning and are particularly suited to younger learners in Nursery, Reception and Key Stage 1.

The focus is on:

• Interactive and immersive learning

• Developing speaking and listening skills

• Learning through songs, movement and play

Lessons are highly engaging, pupil-centred and not desk-based. Children begin to build a bank of simple vocabulary linked to the world around them, while also supporting their speech, language and communication development, alongside their social and physical development.

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Early Language (Lower KS2)

These units support children as they begin their structured language learning journey.

Pupils will:

• Learn key vocabulary (nouns with articles/determiners)

• Develop memory skills

• Begin to form simple spoken and written sentences

Lessons have a clear structure and introduce all four key language skills:
speaking, listening, reading and writing.

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Intermediate 

At this stage, pupils build on their prior knowledge and begin working at phrase level.

Children will:

• Use longer sentences and phrases

• Be introduced to grammar more explicitly

• Develop their reading and listening comprehension

• Produce more detailed spoken and written responses

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Progressive (Upper KS2)

These are the most advanced units, designed to prepare pupils for further language learning.

Pupils will:

• Speak with increasing fluency and accuracy

• Write extended pieces, including short paragraphs

• Recall and apply previously learned language

• Develop a deeper understanding of grammar

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Flexible Curriculum Approach

The Language Angels programme is designed to be flexible, allowing schools to adapt teaching to suit the needs of their pupils. Units are organised by level rather than age, ensuring all children can access learning at the appropriate stage.

Each unit:

• Lasts approximately half a term

• Includes six fully resourced lessons

• Ends with a revision and assessment opportunity

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What Children Learn

Each unit provides:

• Clear lesson plans and teacher guidance

• Knowledge organisers to support understanding

• Vocabulary lists and language scaffolds

• Opportunities for speaking, listening, reading and writing

• Visual resources and classroom displays

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Enrichment and Cultural Learning

In addition to core lessons, we offer:

• Cultural lessons linked to festivals and traditions

• Cross-curricular units linked to wider learning

• Optional grammar sessions for deeper understanding

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Our Aim

Our aim is for all children at Dovecot Primary School to:

• Develop a love of language learning

• Build confidence in communicating in Spanish

• Gain an understanding of different cultures and traditions

• Be well-prepared for language learning in secondary school

 

How do we know what the children have learned?

•    Questioning
•    Pupil Book Study talking about learning with the children
•    Talking to teachers
•    Low stakes ‘Drop-in’ observations
•    Quizzing and retrieval practise
•    Feedback and marking
•    Progress in book matches the curriculum intent