At The Willows School, we aim to ensure our Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) curriculum enhances the children’s learning experiences, is fun and engaging and gives pupils an opportunity to experience the awe and wonder of the wider world. We aim to instil a range of values such as acceptance, to talk about similarities and differences between cultures, to talk about tolerance of diversity in other cultures and to challenge misconceptions of others. We strive to provide meaningful experiences, allowing children to appreciate the wider world and recognise the opportunities that exist outside of our community. Learning a second language has shown to support problem-solving, critical thinking and listening skills as well as improving memory and concentration.

Spanish is the focus language within school as Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world, as well as being phonetically easier to grasp. The Willows School MFL curriculum offers a relevant and coherently planned sequence of topics and skills which are cross-referenced with the Modern Foreign Languages National Curriculum and the 3 pillars of progression: phonics, vocabulary and grammar. These topics and skills allow for natural progression through the pupils’ time learning an MFL.