Maths and Numeracy
Over these four years children learn to calculate fluently using all the operations, with mental then written methods. They explore features of shape and space, develop measuring skills and use charts and graphs.
Browse this categoryEnglish and Literacy
Your child will learn to adapt the way they speak and write to suit the situation or purpose. They will read a range of texts, analysing their content and responding to them, with increasing ability and understanding.
Browse this categoryScience
Your child will learn about a wider range of living things, materials and physical processes, carrying out investigations, making links between ideas and using simple models and theories to explain things.
Browse this categoryHistory
Using different sources children will learn that history is the interpretation of information from the past. They will look at people, events and places from different angles eg. social, technological or economic.
Browse this categoryGeography
Investigating a variety of people, places and environments at home and abroad, making links and comparing the effects of land features, weather and humans on the area, using maps and databases; and drawing maps and plans with increasing competence.
Browse this categoryModern Languages
Soon to become compulsory, many junior schools already teach a another language - the more practice your child has, the greater their progression in speaking and understanding that language will be. Choose from our huge range of resources to help!
Browse this categoryICT
ICT skills and knowledge will grow fast at this stage. Your child will learn to search for information and integrate different resources to produce an outcome adapted to its audience eg. a presentation for parents about a trip, using pictures and graphs.
Browse this categoryRE
Learning in many schools will encompass a study of three or four of the world's main religions - the history, holy books and beliefs, rites of passage and celebrations, signs and symbols; and will usually involve trips to places of worship.
Browse this categoryArt, Craft and Design
More complex activities will develop imagination, creativity, and evaluative observation, and improve skills with different materials, tools and techniques. Children will explore and replicate the styles of artists from different times and cultures.
Browse this categoryDesign and Technology
From cam toys to moving vehicles, slippers to sandwiches - children will enjoy designing and making products both on their own or as part of a team. They will list what is needed, write instructions and evaluate what went well and what needs improving.
Browse this categoryMusic
Children will listen with increasing analytical ability and perform songs or pieces, on their own or in a group, with growing confidence. They will explore various musical elements, such as tempo and timbre, and compose to express their own ideas.
Browse this categoryPersonal, Social, Health and Citizenship
During these years, children become aware of growing up - they need to feel confident about expressing their views and listening to others; to understand their role as citizens and to take more responsibility for their health, safety and relationships.
Browse this categoryCross Curricular
Sometimes topics can be studied across the curriculum (eg. water); in other cases the skills being learnt are more generic (eg coordinates for geography and maths) - these resources will support more than one area of your child's development.
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