Music Curriculum 2 Year Programme
Art & Design
At Arnesby, we believe that:
- Art helps us thrive.
- Every child is entitled to a high-quality art education.
- Every child deserves the opportunity to explore how art can help them find their voice.
The Art curriculum at Arnesby is a mixed age rolling 2 year cycle and is structured around the following five themes of exploration:
- Drawing and sketchbooks
- Print, colour and collage
- Working in three dimensions
- Paint, surface, texture
- Collaboration and community
We engage all children by introducing them to a diverse range of artists who explore a wide range of materials, techniques, and themes. By helping children understand the many purposes of art, we can ensure that every learner finds a meaningful way to engage and succeed.
Modern Foreign Language (MFL)
At Arnesby, our Modern Foreign Language part of the curriculum is Spanish in Key Stage Two. We aim to inspire children to feel that they are able to talk confidently and be understood. When learning a new language we focus on speaking and listening to ensure that key components (phonics, vocabulary and grammar) are part of engaging and enjoyable learning.
Pronunciation and phonics are essential for effective Spanish speaking and listening. Where possible, we use hooks in English words to support Spanish phonics (such as “z” in Spanish sounds like “th” as in “think” in English). This way, we can support children by helping them recognise familiar sounds or identify similarities across the languages to support their learning.
We explore use of Spanish vocabulary in both spoken and written exercises to promote retention and develop reading and listening skills at the same time. The majority of lessons are taught primarily in Spanish with English being used to offer clarification where necessary. This immersive learning approach ensures that children experience consistent high quality Spanish speaking to help to develop their confidence in the language.
We select topics that will interest and inspire our children to ensure that the language the children are learning is purposeful.
Spanish at Arnesby covers:
- learning to introduce and talk about themselves
- their home and school environments
- pets that they have or want,
- being able to order food in a Spanish speaking restaurant.