Modern Foreign Languages

Vision

We want to open the mind of Ryders Hayes children to a wider world through language. We want to inspire children to feel excited about learning new languages. By discovering foreign languages, pupils develop a curiosity about the world around them, build empathy for different cultures, and grow into confident global citizens.

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Curriculum Drivers

Our Spanish and modern languages curriculum is built on three simple actions:

• Explore: We look at how different languages connect through history, culture, and traditions.

• Develop: We give children regular opportunities to speak, listen to, and use Spanish in real-life, everyday situations.

• Link: We explore where words come from and how they work, helping children build strong vocabulary across all subjects.

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Intent (What We Aim to Achieve)

We aim to nurture four key learning habits in every child through our language lessons:

• Resourceful: Children use new vocabulary confidently in creative activities and feel comfortable asking questions to learn more.

• Resilient: Pupils learn that making mistakes is a natural part of learning a new language—and they bounce back with confidence!

• Reciprocal: Children work together, listening carefully to one another and sharing their ideas out loud.

• Reflective: Pupils make connections between Spanish, English, and other subjects to deepen their overall understanding.

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Implementation (How We Teach)

Language learning in our school is interactive, lively, and hands-on:

• Purposeful Play & Practice: Children learn Spanish through practical activities, roleplay, songs, and games that make vocabulary stick.

• Culture & History: Lessons combine speaking and listening practice with stories, traditions, and historical contexts from Spanish-speaking countries.

• Building Connections: We actively show children how words relate to one another, boosting their grammar and reading skills in both Spanish and English.

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Intended Impact (Awe & Understanding)

By learning languages, our children discover the richness and diversity of the world around them.

They gain a deep appreciation for different local, national, and international communities. Most importantly, discovering shared histories and cultural differences helps our pupils grow into kind, tolerant, and open-minded citizens of the world.