Building on foundational Year 1 learning, Year 2 provides a vibrant curriculum structured to nurture academic confidence, reading fluency, and independence. Writing lessons build on the strong foundations of simple sentences learnt in Year 1,  focusing on using compound sentences with increasing accuracy and more independence. In maths, as children now have a strong understanding of place value up to 100, they use this to solve a range of problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Children transition from our ‘Early reading’ to ‘Developing reading’ provision in Year 2. This change involves moving from one-to-one reading to daily whole-class sessions, reading more complex texts and studying more intricate spelling patterns. One-to-one reading and phonics instruction remain in place for any children who have not yet met the national Phonics Screener standard. 

Key highlights for the year include: a variety of educational trips around London, in particular the London Symphony Orchestra concert in Term 2.

Homework in Year 2 consists of two daily tasks designed to be brief, as frequent practice is key to reinforcing learning in these foundational areas:

• Daily reading: Pupils should read for 20 minutes each day. Where possible, reading alongside an adult is encouraged to maintain motivation and ensure accuracy.

• Maths: Memorising core mathematical facts helps pupils excel in maths. In Year 2, the primary focus is mastering number bonds up to 10 (such as 3+5=8 or 4+2=6) for quick and effortless recall. While the school provides access to online resources like Numbots, any practice method that helps solidify these facts is beneficial.

Further details regarding the curriculum covered each term are outlined in the termly overview here.

For detailed guidance on the writing expectations in Year 2, click here.