Year 2

Year 2

In Year 2, children continue to develop themselves and their areas of interest as we deepen our learning within a broad and balanced curriculum. If you would like to contact your child's class teacher, you are welcome to talk to them at drop off and pick up times or contact them at the school email address. 

General Information

What do I need to bring to school? 

Book Bag

All children require a book bag which they will need to bring every day.

Water bottle

All children to bring a clear plastic, medium sized, bottle of water. Please can we ask for no metal bottles. 

Fruit & Snack:

All children in Year 2 are provided with one piece of fruit per day. However, children are invited to bring a piece of fruit from home for their morning playtime snack if they wish.

Milk

If you would like your child to have a carton of milk at snack time, please order this through www.coolmilk.com. 

Important information

PE Days:

• Monday

• Wednesday

Children will come to school in their P.E kits on P.E days. Please ensure earrings are out or taped up before they come to school, and long hair is tied back.

Reading & Phonics

We are passionate about children learning to read; we ask that families read with and hear their children read at least 5 days a week and record this by signing their child’s reading record. 

Reading books will be changed:  Thursday

All children will have phonics lessons every day. We follow the ELS scheme (Essential Letters and Sounds) for more information please see our Literacy page. 

Children in Miss Trevarthen’s class will be following Accelerated Reader, and will change their books on a fluid basis, depending on when they finish and quiz on their book.

Home learning

Following parent and carers feedback, we now send home a Homework Grid three times a year (Autumn, Spring and Summer terms). The grid includes: Weekly spelling, Reading advice and Maths activities. Alongside this, we share an overview of cross-curricular activities for the term. These give children the opportunity to choose which tasks they would like to complete. We set dates for when any completed work should be returned, and children are then given the chance to showcase their learning. 

Spellings will be tested on a Monday.

Online Resources: 

You will find your login details for the following site at the front of your reading diary. 

NumBots: www.numbots.com

Curriculum- Yearly overview of topics

Topics Covered Throughout the Year:

Autumn Term:

Maths

we follow the White Rose scheme of work.  

The Cove – This term, children will develop their understanding of place value within 10 by sorting and counting objects, recognising numbers as words, counting forwards and backwards, finding one more and one less, and comparing and ordering numbers using greater than, less than and equal to. In addition and subtraction within 10, children will explore part-whole models, fact families and number bonds, and practise adding and subtracting using number lines. They will also learn about 2D and 3D shapes, recognising, naming, sorting and describing their properties.

Y2 ET  - This term, children will develop their understanding of place value within 100 by counting objects and making groups of 10, recognising tens and ones, writing numbers in words, partitioning numbers, estimating numbers on number lines, and comparing and ordering numbers. They will also practise counting in 2s, 3s, 5s and 10s. In addition and subtraction within 100, children will develop their knowledge of number bonds to 20 and 100, find related facts, add and subtract ones, add three 1-digit numbers, and practise adding and subtracting across tens. They will also solve missing-number problems and apply their skills to different calculations. In shape, children will recognise and sort 2D and 3D shapes, identify and count sides, vertices, faces and edges, draw 2D shapes, and create and describe repeating patterns using shapes.

Literacy -

To begin the term, we will focus on developing key language and writing skills. The children will use Colourful Semantics to support their understanding and construction of sentences, while developing their knowledge and use of key vocabulary. We will also revisit and practise the use of capital letters and full stops, as well as identifying and using adjectives, nouns and verbs effectively in their writing.  

Throughout term, the children will be focusing on the traditional tale ‘The Three Little Pigs’. Throughout the unit, they will develop their understanding of key writing skills, including using capital letters for names, identifying and using verbs, writing in the simple present and past tense, creating expanded noun phrases, and using onomatopoeia. The children will become familiar with the story and its key features before using their knowledge to write their own version. They will adapt the original tale by changing the main characters, allowing them to develop their creativity while applying the language and writing skills they have learned throughout the unit. We will also be exploring the stories ‘The Disgusting Sandwich’ and ‘How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth’. Through these texts, the children will develop their ability to create imaginative and engaging stories. They will write their own story about a type of food that becomes increasingly disgusting until it is finally eaten. During this unit, they will focus on using descriptive noun phrases and incorporating direct speech to bring their stories and characters to life.

Science -

This term, children will explore materials and investigate why different materials are used to make different objects. They will learn what a material is and understand the difference between an object and the material it is made from. Through practical activities, including material hunts and sorting investigations, children will identify and name a range of materials, explore their properties, and consider why particular materials are suitable for different uses, such as why buildings are made from bricks or metal and clothes from fabric. Children will also learn about Charles Macintosh and how his investigations into materials led to the development of waterproof clothing. Through planning and carrying out practical investigations, including designing and testing an umbrella, children will explore which materials are most suitable for particular purposes. They will also learn about bulbs, comparing them with seeds through observation, drawing and labelling, and explore seasonal changes in autumn and winter, observing changes in weather, plants, trees and the natural environment.

Art

In this unit, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils will explore the work of the artist Henri Matisse and use his ideas to inspire their own artwork. They will begin by looking at and discussing his paintings, making simple comparisons and sharing what they notice.

Children will experiment with line, shape, and colour to show different emotions, including exploring Matisse’s artwork The Green Line. They will practise using different pencil pressures and colours to create effects and express feelings in their drawings.

Pupils will then plan and create their own self-portrait inspired by Matisse, thinking carefully about proportion and the use of line and colour. Finally, they will evaluate their work, reflecting on what they did well and what they might improve next time, as well as how Matisse influenced their final piece.

Geography

During the Autumn Term, pupils will develop their understanding of places and location, exploring what they already know about the world and the place where they live. Using the book The World Came to My Place Today, pupils will investigate where everyday foods such as milk, apples, chocolate, bananas and bread come from, considering what the names and origins of these foods can tell us about different places. They will learn to identify and label the seven continents and five oceans on a world map and use maps to locate the countries where their food is produced. Through a visit to a local supermarket, pupils will explore food origins first-hand and make connections between their local area and the wider world. They will investigate why some foods need to be sourced from hotter countries and compare hot and cold countries and climates. Through fieldwork and temperature comparisons, pupils will collect and discuss observations, developing their geographical vocabulary and understanding of how location, climate and food production are connected.

History -

This term, children will explore the enquiry question “Was Guy Fawkes a hero or a villain?” They will learn about Britain in the early 1600s, including who ruled the country and what life was like during this period. Children will develop their understanding of the differences between Protestants and Catholics and explore the causes and events of the Gunpowder Plot, including who was involved and what they hoped to achieve. They will learn what treason means and consider how this played a part in the Gunpowder Plot. Children will investigate the origins of Bonfire Night, exploring why we remember the events of 1605 and why fireworks and bonfires are part of the celebrations today. They will use the evidence they have explored to answer the big question: Was Guy Fawkes a hero or a villain?

PSHE –

In this unit, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils will learn about emotions and how we can recognise and understand different feelings in ourselves and others. They will explore a wide range of emotions and think about when and why people might feel happy, sad, angry, excited, worried or calm.

Children will learn that emotions can change and that this is a normal part of life. They will discuss what can influence our feelings and identify things that help us feel calm, as well as situations that might make us feel upset or worried.

The unit also helps pupils develop strategies for managing big feelings, including simple ways to calm down, solve problems, and talk to a trusted adult when needed.

RE –

In this unit, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils will learn about sacred places and why they are special to different people. They will explore what makes a place sacred and find out about some of the things that happen there, including how people pray, reflect, or come together as a community.

Children will learn how people show respect in sacred places and will look at what these places might look like, both inside and outside. They will also think about why people choose to visit sacred places and what these visits mean to them.

By the end of the unit, pupils will use what they have learned to answer the “big question” about sacred places, showing their understanding in a simple and thoughtful way.

PE - Year 2

In this term, Year 2 pupils will develop their movement, coordination, and performance skills across three different areas: dance, gymnastics, and locomotion.

In dance, children will explore how to express themselves using movement, including turns, travels, gestures, levels, and changes in speed. They will learn how to put movements together to create simple routines.

In gymnastics, pupils will practise key skills such as linking movements, jumping, rolling, and balancing. They will use these skills to create short sequences, explore different pathways, and perform their routines with control and confidence.

In locomotion, children will develop agility and coordination through activities such as dodging, attacking, defending, jumping, skipping, and the hop-step-jump, building their ability to move with control in different situations.

Computing

What is technology? In this unit, pupils in Year 1 and Year 2 will explore how computers and technology are used safely, responsibly, and effectively in the classroom. They will learn about staying safe online and when using devices, as well as identifying different types of technology they use in school and everyday life.

The unit also focuses on developing key practical skills, including using a mouse and keyboard with increasing confidence and control. Pupils will learn how to type simple words and sentences, improve their accuracy, and understand how to use technology to support their learning.

Finally, children will think about how to use computers responsibly, including following rules, taking care of equipment, and making good choices when using technology.

Music – Senses

In this Autumn Term Music unit, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils will explore the theme “Senses” while learning how to make and perform music together.

Children will develop their understanding of beat, rhythm, and sound, learning how these elements can be used to create music as a group. They will practise finding and following the pulse, listening carefully, and responding to simple instructions when performing.

Pupils will explore singing and playing instruments while focusing on tempo (speed), dynamics (loud and quiet), and the length of different notes. They will experiment with changing sounds and combining rhythms to create their own musical ideas.

By the end of the unit, children will use their skills to perform together as a class ensemble, building confidence, teamwork, and musical expression.

D and T -

In this Autumn Term Design and Technology unit, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils will explore the theme “Remember, Remember: Why is Guy Fawkes famous?” while learning about moving pictures and simple mechanisms.

Children will begin by looking at different types of moving pictures and evaluating existing examples to understand how they are made. They will explore the materials, linkages, and techniques used in simple mechanisms and practise creating their own moving parts.

Pupils will then learn how to design and build a successful linkage mechanism before applying their skills to create their own moving picture inspired by the topic. Finally, they will evaluate their finished product, reflecting on what worked well and what they could improve.

French – Seasons

In this unit pupils will learn the four seasons of the year, highlighting a key feature for each season in the foreign language. By the end of the unit pupils will have the skills and knowledge to say which is their favourite season.

Spring term

Maths –

The Cove - This term, children will develop their understanding of place value within 20 by exploring numbers from 10 to 20, finding one more and one less, using number lines, and comparing and ordering numbers. In addition and subtraction within 20, children will explore number bonds and doubles, use number bonds to support subtraction, and find the difference between numbers. They will then extend their understanding of place value within 50 by counting in 10s, partitioning numbers, using number lines, and finding one more and one less. In length and height, children will compare and order lengths and heights and measure using everyday objects and centimetres. Finally, in mass and volume, children will explore heavier and lighter objects, measure and compare mass, and investigate full and empty containers while comparing volume and capacity.

Year 2 ET - This term, children will develop their understanding of money by counting in pence and pounds, choosing appropriate coins and notes, making the same amount in different ways, comparing amounts, calculating with money, making £1, and finding change. In multiplication and division, children will explore equal groups, use the multiplication symbol, create and interpret arrays, and solve grouping and sharing problems. They will learn and apply the 2, 5 and 10 times tables, divide by 2, and identify odd and even numbers. In length and height, children will measure in centimetres and metres, compare and order lengths and heights, and apply the four operations to measurement problems. Finally, in mass, capacity and temperature, children will compare and measure mass using grams and kilograms, apply the four operations to measurement problems, compare volume and capacity, measure in millilitres and litres, and explore and read temperatures.

Literacy -

During the spring term, the children will explore a range of engaging stories, including ‘Snow in the Garden’, ‘Wanted: The Perfect Pet’, ‘The Dragon Machine’ and ‘My Pet Goldfish’. Through these texts, they will develop their vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar and punctuation skills while working towards a variety of exciting writing outcomes. We will begin with ‘Snow in the Garden’, where the children will write their own set of instructions. They will focus on using commands, carefully chosen verbs and noun phrases to add detail and specify information. They will also develop their understanding of sentence punctuation, particularly the use of capital letters and full stops. In ‘Wanted: The Perfect Pet’, the children will explore how to describe and write about different pets. They will develop their use of expanded noun phrases, commas in lists, and coordination and subordination. Using the chapter structure of the book as inspiration, the children will write about a range of different pets, developing their ideas across separate sections. The children will then explore ‘The Dragon Machine’, focusing on past tense verbs and effective verb choices. They will investigate how authors use repeated words, clauses and sentence patterns to create interesting and engaging writing. They will also use prepositional phrases to describe settings and practise using commas in lists. Their learning will culminate in writing their own imaginative story. Finally, through ‘My Pet Goldfish’, the children will develop their understanding of exclamations and exclamation marks, punctuation in statements, and the use of past and present tense. They will explore subordination using when, if and because, as well as developing simple cohesion across a series of sentences. The children will write about a pet, combining information with descriptive language to create an informative and engaging piece of writing.

Science -

This term, children will explore plants, developing their understanding of what plants are and the different types of plants found in the world around them. They will learn the difference between wild and garden plants and investigate plants within the school grounds. Children will observe how deciduous and evergreen trees change across the seasons and explore the different parts of a tree and plant, including leaves, roots, stems, flowers and seeds. Through practical investigations, such as leaf observations and growing a bean, children will explore how plants grow and change and record their observations in a plant diary. They will investigate what plants need to grow and plan and carry out a cress investigation to explore these requirements. Children will also learn about Carl Linnaeus and why he is remembered for his work in classifying and naming plants and animals. Alongside this, children will observe and explore seasonal changes during spring, noticing changes in weather, plants, trees and the natural environment.

Art -

During this unit, pupils will develop their understanding of painting, exploring how different brushstrokes can be used to create pattern, texture and colour. Pupils will begin by considering what they already know about painting before learning about the life and work of Vincent van Gogh and exploring his distinctive artistic style. Through studying and imitating elements of Starry Night, pupils will experiment with line, colour, shape, pattern and brushstrokes, developing their confidence and understanding of how artists can use these techniques to create movement and atmosphere. Pupils will practise a range of brushstrokes and explore how different marks can change the appearance of a painting. They will then use photographs as inspiration to plan their own space scene, making thoughtful choices about composition, colourand pattern. Using the skills they have developed, pupils will create a final painting inspired by Van Gogh's Starry Night. Finally, pupils will evaluate their artwork, identifying what has worked well, discussing the techniques they have used and considering what they would improve or develop in their future artwork.

Geography –

During the Spring Term, pupils will explore the enquiry question “How does the weather affect our lives?”, developing their understanding of weather, climate and the impact these have on our everyday lives. Pupils will begin by observing and describing the weather outside their window, learning to recognise and use common weather symbols and understanding how weather forecasts help us predict what the weather might be like in the future. Through fieldwork, pupils will keep a weather diary over a week, recording changes in temperature and other weather conditions. They will learn how to use and interpret information from a weather station, before designing and building their own simple weather station to make observations and record data. Pupils will also explore how our clothing and activities change with the seasons, making links between weather and the choices we make in our daily lives. By the end of the term, pupils will use their observations and learning to explain how and why weather affects people and places.

History -

This term, children will explore the enquiry question “Who is Grace Darling?” They will investigate how lighthouses have changed over time, comparing the lighthouse of Alexandra with Smeaton’s Tower, and consider how their design and purpose have developed. Children will learn about Grace Darling and the famous rescue she was involved in, exploring why she acted as she did and whether she believed she carried out the brave rescue on her own. They will investigate how we know about events from the past, using historical sources and evidence to learn about Grace Darling’s actions. Children will also explore how her story helped to raise awareness of sea rescue and contributed to improvements in attitudes and practices surrounding the rescue of people at sea. They will use the evidence they have explored to answer the big question: Who is Grace Darling?

PE – Year 2

In this PE term, Year 2 pupils will continue to develop their movement skills, strength, coordination, teamwork, and understanding of how exercise supports a healthy lifestyle. They will cover four key areas: locomotion, gymnastics, health & wellbeing and outdoor adventurous activities. Through locomotion, pupils will develop their running, jumping, hopping, and skipping skills, focusing on balance, control, coordination, and changing speed and direction. In gymnastics, they will explore a range of movements, balances, jumps, rolls, and shapes, create simple sequences and use apparatus safely. Pupils will also learn about health and wellbeing by recognising how exercise affects their heart rate, breathing, and body temperature, helping them understand the importance of regular physical activity. Finally, through OAA, children will develop teamwork, communication, problem solving, and listening skills as they work together to complete a range of simple outdoor challenges.

Computing -  

In the Spring Term Computing unit, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils will explore programming through creating animations and interactive quizzes. They will develop their understanding of how computer programs work by using block-based coding to give instructions and create simple projects.

Year 1 pupils will focus on programming animations. They will learn how to use and compare different tools, join blocks to make things happen, and add sprites to their projects. Children will design and build their own animated programs, make improvements, and follow their plans to complete a finished piece of work.

Year 2 pupils will build on their previous experience with ScratchJr by designing and creating programming quizzes. They will think carefully about what they want their programs to do, use designs to guide their coding, and make changes to improve their work. Pupils will also evaluate their finished programs, reflecting on how successful they have been and how they could improve further.

Music -

In this Spring Term Music unit, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils will explore the theme “At the Seaside” while learning how to create and perform their own music using pictures and beats.

Children will develop their understanding of how sounds can be organised into sequences and learn how to compose simple pieces of music. They will explore how to use symbols to represent sounds, helping them to create, record, and perform their own musical ideas.

Pupils will practise following a visual score, performing with a steady pulse, and working together to keep in time. They will also learn how to structure their music using symbols and simple notation.

By the end of the unit, children will confidently use visual scores to compose and perform music, building creativity, listening skills, and teamwork.

D and T

In this Design and Technology unit, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils will explore the theme “Safe at Sea” by learning about bridges and how they are designed and built.

Children will begin by investigating different types of bridges, such as beam, truss, and suspension bridges, and will look closely at how they are made. They will evaluate existing designs and explore the shapes, materials, joins, and techniques that engineers use.

Pupils will then use their research to design their own bridge, thinking carefully about what will make it strong and stable. They will go on to build their own models, applying the skills they have practised.

Finally, children will evaluate their finished bridges, reflecting on what worked well and what could be improved, just like real engineers.

French

In this unit pupils will learn 7 sea creatures (nouns and definite articles/determiners) in the foreign language via colourful and immersive lessons. Each lesson will be accompanied by a song that pupils will be encouraged to actively participate in.

Summer term: 

Maths –

The Cove - this term, children will develop their understanding of multiplication and division by counting in 2s, 5s and 10s, making equal groups, exploring arrays, using doubles, and solving practical grouping and sharing problems. In fractions, children will find and recognise halves and quarters of shapes and quantities. In position and direction, children will learn to describe turns and use positional language such as left, right, forwards, backwards, above and below, as well as use ordinal numbers to describe position. Children will extend their understanding of place value within 100 by counting from 50 to 100, using number lines, partitioning numbers, finding more and less, counting in 10s, and comparing two numbers. In money, children will explore unitising, recognise and identify coins and notes, and practise counting amounts using coins. Finally, in time, children will develop their understanding of before and after, learn the days of the week and months of the year, explore hours, minutes and seconds, and tell the time to the hour and half hour.

Year 2 ET - This term, children will develop their understanding of fractions by exploring parts and wholes, identifying equal and unequal parts, and recognising and finding halves, quarters, thirds and wholes. They will explore unit and non-unit fractions, recognise three-quarters, and practise counting in fractions. In time, children will tell the time to the hour and half past, understand times past and to the hour, and begin to tell the time to the nearest five minutes. They will also learn about the number of minutes in an hour and hours in a day. In statistics, children will collect and represent information using tally charts, tables and pictograms. In position and direction, children will use positional language to describe movement and turns and create and recognise shape patterns using turns.

Literacy -

During the summer term, the children will explore a range of engaging and imaginative texts, including ‘A Mouse Called Julian’, ‘What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?’, ‘Tell Me a Dragon’, ‘The Great Fire of London’ and ‘Sylvia and Bird’. Through both fiction and nonfiction texts, the children will continue to develop their vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar, punctuation and writing skills, with a particular focus on applying these skills within different writing contexts. In ‘A Mouse Called Julian’, the children will focus on coordination, using conjunctions such as and, but and or to join ideas and create longer more interesting sentences. They will explore the characters and events within the story before using these skills in their own writing. When exploring ‘What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?’, the children will develop their understanding of questions and question punctuation, learning how to construct questions and use question marks accurately. They will use the text to explore animals and their features while developing their vocabulary. Through ‘Tell Me a Dragon’, the children will have opportunities to develop their descriptive writing and use imaginative vocabulary to describe dragons, characters and settings. They will continue to build confidence in selecting effective words and phrases to make their writing engaging. The children will explore ‘The Great Fire of London’, developing their understanding of this important historical event. They will use the text to support their factual writing while continuing to practise punctuating sentences accurately, including the use of capital letters and full stops. During ‘Sylvia and Bird’, the children will focus on expanded noun phrases, using adjectives and descriptive vocabulary to add detail to their sentences. They will develop their ability to describe characters, settings and objects in greater detail, applying their grammar and punctuation skills to produce clear and engaging pieces of writing. Throughout the term, the children will continue to build on their previous learning, becoming increasingly confident and independent in applying their grammar, punctuation and vocabulary skills across a range of different writing tasks

Science -  

This term, children will explore Ocean Principle 6: How does the ocean help people? They will investigate the many ways people use the ocean, including for travel, tourism and trade, and explore how the ocean provides us with food and contributes to the water cycle and our supply of drinking water. Children will consider the different foods that come from the ocean and where the water we drink comes from. They will also investigate the impact of litter and pollution on the oceans, exploring what microplastics are and considering whether humans are at risk of consuming them. Children will discuss ways they can help to protect the oceans and apply their learning by creating a news report to communicate their understanding of the key issues. Alongside this, they will observe and explore seasonal changes during summer, noticing changes in weather, plants, trees and the natural environment.

Art -

During the Summer Term, pupils will develop their understanding of printing, exploring how prints can be used to communicate stories about people, places and experiences from around the world. Pupils will begin by considering what they already know about printing before learning about the artist Sarah Joe Qinuajua and exploring the type of art she creates. By studying her work, pupils will investigate how she uses line, shape and imagery to tell stories, developing an understanding of how artists can communicate ideas through their artwork. Pupils will experiment with line and explore the process of relief printing, learning how to create a printing plate, use different lines and make successful prints. They will then use photographs as inspiration to plan their own print, making thoughtful choices about the lines, shapes and images they want to include. Using the skills they have developed, pupils will create a final relief print inspired by Sarah Joe Qinuajua. Finally, pupils will evaluate their artwork, identifying what has worked well, discussing the choices and techniques they have used, and considering what they would improve or develop next time.

Geography –

During the Summer Term, pupils will explore the enquiry question “Can a polar bear survive in the desert?”, developing their understanding of hot and cold places around the world and the physical features that make these environments different. Pupils will use world maps to locatehot and cold regions, including the Equator, the North Pole and the South Pole, and investigate what makes a desert a hot environment. They will explore the Arctic and Antarctic regions, considering why polar bears are suited to cold environments and learning about the physical and human features found at the poles. Pupils will use maps to identify the continents where polar bears live in the wild and the oceans they may encounter. Through fieldwork and temperature comparisons, pupils will investigate what it would be like to live in the Arctic compared with a place near the Equator, considering differences in average daily temperatures and how people and animals adapt to their environments. By the end of the term, pupils will use their geographical knowledge to answer the enquiry question and explain why a polar bear would not be suited to living in a hot desert environment.

History -

This term, children will explore the enquiry question “What was the Great Fire of London and why did it spread so quickly?” They will learn when the Great Fire of London happened, how it started, and why the fire spread so rapidly through the city. Children will learn about King Charles II and consider why people listened to him, as well as explore what life was like in London during the time of the Great Plague. They will investigate the life of Samuel Pepys and why his diary is an important historical source for learning about the Great Fire, despite him not being a famous figure at the time. Children will explore the different methods used to try to stop the fire and consider how London changed as a result, including improvements made to buildings and the city. They will use the evidence they have explored to answer the big question: What was the Great Fire of London and why did it spread so quickly?

PE -

In this PE term, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils will develop their movement skills, coordination, teamwork, and understanding of how exercise helps keep our bodies healthy. They will cover three key areas: ball skills, athletics and outdoor adventurous activities.

Through ball skills, pupils will develop their ability to roll, throw, catch, bounce, and control a range of balls. They will take part in individual, partner, and group activities, building confidence, coordination, accuracy, and control. In athletics, pupils will develop their running, jumping, and throwing skills, exploring different ways to move with speed, balance, and control. They will practise changing direction, jumping for distance and height, and throwing with increasing accuracy.

Finally, through outdoor adventurous activities, pupils will develop their teamwork, communication, listening, and problem-solving skills. They will work with others to complete a range of challenges, following simple instructions and learning how to make decisions, share ideas, and work safely together. Throughout these activities, pupils will develop confidence and resilience while recognising the importance of being active and working cooperatively with others.

Computing -

In the Summer Term Computing unit, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils will explore digital creativity through digital painting and digital photography. They will develop their understanding of how technology can be used to create and edit images in different ways.

Year 1 pupils will focus on digital painting. They will learn how to create artwork using computers, exploring shapes, lines, colours, and digital tools. Children will make thoughtful choices about the tools they use and begin to explain why they have selected certain effects or designs. They will also compare creating art on a computer with painting by hand, building their understanding of both methods.

Year 2 pupils will focus on digital photography. They will learn how to take good-quality photographs and explore key ideas such as landscape and portrait orientation, lighting, and composition. Children will also experiment with simple photo effects and begin to understand how images can be changed or edited, helping them think carefully about whether a photo is real or manipulated.

Music

In this Summer Term Music unit, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils will explore the theme “The Great Fire of London” while developing their understanding of pulse, rhythm, and dynamics.

Children will learn how dynamics (loud and quiet sounds), steady pulse, and rhythm work together to create music. They will explore these elements through listening, performing, and composing activities.

Pupils will practise performing with a steady pulse, including working with a partner and as part of a group. They will also begin to identifydifferent beat groupings and use simple musical notation to create and perform rhythms.

By the end of the unit, children will combine their learning to perform rhythms as part of a whole-class ensemble, building confidence, coordination, and musical teamwork.

D and T

In this Summer Term Design and Technology unit, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils will explore the theme “The Great Fire of London” through the context of food technology, focusing on cakes and baking.

Children will begin by researching different types of cakes and discussing what cakes are and what makes them appealing. They will carry out simple taste tests to explore different flavours and begin to understand which flavours work well together.

Pupils will then learn about complementary flavours before using their ideas to design their own cake. They will consider ingredients, appearance, and taste as part of their planning.

After this, children will make their own cakes, following basic recipes and using practical skills safely and carefully. Finally, they will evaluate their finished products, reflecting on what went well and what they would change next time.

French

In this unit pupils will learn 7 jungle animals (nouns and definite articles/determiners) in the foreign language via colourful and immersive lessons. Each lesson will be accompanied by a song that pupils will be encouraged to actively participate in.