MFL – Spanish
Subject lead: Miss Crosse
Contact email: pennowethhelp@croftymat.org
Our Modern Foreign Language (MFL) curriculum intent
“One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.” ― Frank Smith
At Pennoweth School, we passio
nately believe that learning a foreign language provides an opening to other cultures and enables us to engage with our global community.
Our Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) curriculum is designed to develop linguistic skills while fostering curiosity, empathy and a deep appreciation of life beyond pupils’ everyday experiences.
Our desire is that our children are equipped with the skills and the confidence needed to apply their newfound language skills in an authentic Spanish-speaking environment.
Our school DNA underpins our children’s language learning journey –
Our MFL curriculum provides a safe space in which children can explore language and develop new skills freely, without inhibition. Children feel loved as they communicate and connect with others, while becoming responsible global citizens who celebrate diversity and cherish cultural heritage. Learning a foreign language enables students to open their hearts and minds to new cultures, voices, and perspectives, ensuring they are ready for meaningful experiences within the global community.
What will my child experience through MFL at Pennoweth?
In Key Stage 2, we use the Language Angels scheme of work to ensure we offer a relevant, broad, ambitious foreign languages curriculum that inspires our children through a wide variety of topics and themes.
Spanish Curriculum Map 2026-27
Year 3 & Year 4
Year 3 & Year 4 children engage with ‘Early Language’ units throughout the majority of the year. In Summer 2, they advance to an ‘Intermediate’ unit to prepare them for the transition to Upper Key Stage 2.
Autumn 1: La fonética (Phonics)
Autumn 2: Aprendo español (I am learning Spanish)
Spring 1: Las estaciones (Seasons)
Spring 2: Los helados (Ice creams)
Summer 1: Las verduras (Vegetables)
Summer 2: ¿Tienes una mascota? (Do you have a pet?)
Year 5 & Year 6
Year 5 and Year 6 children engage with ‘Intermediate’ units throughout the majority of the year. In Summer 2, they advance to a ‘Progressive’ unit to prepare them for the transition to Key Stage 3.
Autumn 1: La fonética
Autumn 2: Aprendo español (I am learning Spanish)
Spring 1: La clase (The classroom)
Spring 2: Mi casa (My home)
Summer 1: La ropa (Clothes)
Summer 2: En el colegio (At school)
What do Pennoweth’s children think about languages?
A child in year 6 says, “I liked learning about the foods and finding out about the Day of the Dead.”
A child in year 5 says, “Language Angels helps me speak Spanish, which makes me feel really proud of myself. I teach my brother and my Mum and Dad at home.”
Useful websites:
Language Angels – https://languageangels.com/login
Duolingo – https://www.duolingo.com/