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Year 2 – Grade 1 – Curriculum

Curriculum Intent

We foster intellectual curiosity and establish a robust conceptual foundation, enabling pupils to transition from foundational learning to increasing fluency, analytical reasoning, and structured enquiry across all interconnected academic domains.
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • French
  • Social Studies
  • Computing
  • Physical Education (PE)

Detailed Curriculum

1. English

  • Focus: Proficiency in phonics-based decoding, reading fluency, and coherent sentence composition.
  • Skills include:
    • Reading regular and common exception words with increasing accuracy and automaticity
    • Spelling familiar and unfamiliar words by applying phonetic knowledge
    • Navigating the complexities of English spelling (irregular patterns, silent letters)
    • Translating oral ideas into clear, structured written form
  • Activities:
    • Sustained exposure to high-quality literature (stories, poetry, plays, non-fiction)
    • Retelling familiar stories and discussing content to enrich vocabulary
    • Establishing secure handwriting foundations

2. Science

  • Focus: Proficiency in phonics-based decoding, reading fluency, and coherent sentence composition.
  • Skills include:
    • Reading regular and common exception words with increasing accuracy and automaticity
    • Spelling familiar and unfamiliar words by applying phonetic knowledge
    • Navigating the complexities of English spelling (irregular patterns, silent letters)
    • Translating oral ideas into clear, structured written form
  • Activities:
    • Sustained exposure to high-quality literature (stories, poetry, plays, non-fiction)
    • Retelling familiar stories and discussing content to enrich vocabulary
    • Establishing secure handwriting foundations

3. Mathematics

  • Focus: Building secure foundations in number sense, calculation, geometry, measurement, and data handling.
  • Skills include:
    • Refining computational strategies and understanding numerical relationships
    • Selecting and applying appropriate mathematical strategies
    • Articulating mathematical reasoning with precision and justifying approaches
  • Activities:
    • Progressing from concrete manipulation to structured reasoning
    • Exploring the properties and spatial relationships of shapes
    • Representing and interpreting data in meaningful contexts

4. Social Studies

  • Focus: Early geographical and historical awareness of places, environments, communities, and the passing of time.
  • Skills include:
    • Developing locational knowledge (seven continents, five oceans, UK geography)
    • Strengthening geographical skills using maps, globes, atlases, and aerial photographs
    • Building awareness of chronology and significant historical events
  • Activities:
    • Comparative studies of local areas and contrasting non-European locations
    • Observing local environments first-hand to enhance spatial awareness
    • Exploring changes within living memory and studying influential historical figures

Curriculum

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Focusing on prime areas of learning: Communication, Physical Development, and PSED through curiosity and exploration.

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FS2 / KG 1

Building on early foundations with a focus on advanced speaking, early reading fluency, number fluency, and emotional regulation.

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Year 1 – KG2

Building on the foundation stage with a focus on phonics mastery, basic number bonds, and transitioning into structured classroom learning.

Ages 5–6

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Year 2 – Grade 1

Building on early literacy with a focus on reading fluency, practical math application, and preparing for the transition to junior levels.

Ages 6-7

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Year 3 – Grade 2

Building on Key Stage 1 foundations with a focus on independent reading, introduction to multiplication, and broader scientific inquiry.

Ages 7–8

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Year 4 – Grade 3

Building on lower junior skills with a focus on times-table mastery, expressive writing, and developing collaborative project skills.

Ages 8–9

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Year 5 – Grade 4

Building on established core knowledge with a focus on complex fractions, abstract reasoning, and deepening historical understanding.

Ages 9–10

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Year 6 – Grade 5

Building on the primary journey with a focus on secondary school readiness, advanced grammar, and consolidating mathematical proficiency.

Ages 10-11

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