Welcome to Year 2
Highlights
Important Dates
The Year 2 Team
Mrs Gibbon teaches Monday to Thursday, with Mr Scott teaching on Fridays. The children are also supported by a very experienced teaching assistant team throughout the week.
If children need extra help
We use a variety of quality first teaching methods and adaptations to meet all needs in the classroom. Some children may also use these programmes to support their learning:
| Writing | Y2 Pathways to Progress |
| Writing | Nessy |
| Reading | Toe by Toe |
| Reading | Barington Stoke Books |
| Maths | Plus 1 / 123 Maths / The Power of 2 / Perform with Time / Perform with Timetables |
Curriculum Overview by Term
Curriculum Content During Year 2
English
Science
History
The Great Fire of London / Samuel Pepys
Famous People – Scott Amundsen
Geography
Continents and Oceans
Human and Physical Features
Design and Technology
Mechanisms – Wheels and Axles
Food Preparation
Puppets
Art
A study of Clarice Cliff
Formal Elements of Art
Human Form
Sculptures and Collages
Textiles – puppets
Music
Pulse and Rythm (South African Music)
Festivals and Christmas
Genres: Rock / Reggae / Pop / Clasical
The history of music
PE
Games – Footwork / Balance / Sending and Recieving / Ball Skills
Dance – Jumping and Landing / Seated Balance / Counter Balance
Gymnastics – Dynamic Balance and Stance
Fitness – Ball Chasing and Footwork
PSHE
Healthy Eating
Medicines
Antibullying Week / Respectful Relationships / Online Relationships
Conflict
Mental Wellbeing
Basic First Aid
Global Learning – Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Taught in the order below:
