Subject Leadership

¡Hola a todos!

I’m Rebecca Whalley, and I’m excited to introduce myself as the new Modern Foreign Languages Subject Leader, with a focus on Spanish, here at Frenchwood. Language learning is a gateway to understanding other cultures, building communication skills, and developing confidence—and I’m passionate about making it fun, meaningful, and accessible for every child.

My vision for MFL is to create a curriculum that sparks curiosity and celebrates diversity. Through Spanish, pupils will not only learn to speak and understand a new language, but also explore the rich traditions, music, food, and stories of Spanish-speaking cultures around the world.

Learning a language also supports personal development—it encourages active listening, memory skills, and empathy, while helping children become more open-minded and globally aware. I want our pupils to feel proud of their progress and excited to use their language skills in real-life contexts.

I’m looking forward to working with staff and families to embed Spanish into the heart of our school and to inspire a lifelong love of languages.