Yn y cyfnod hwn mae plant yn adeiladu ar y sgiliau a’r wybodaeth a gawsant yn y blynyddoedd sylfaen, gan ddyfnhau eu dealltwriaeth ar draws ystod o bynciau. Maent yn cymryd rhan mewn dysgu mwy cymhleth a strwythuredig, gyda mwy o ffocws ar ddatblygu meddwl beirniadol a galluoedd datrys problemau.
Mae cyfleoedd ar gyfer dysgu ac ymchwil annibynnol, ynghyd â phrosiectau grŵp, yn helpu plant i ddatblygu cyfrifoldeb, gwaith tîm a sgiliau cyfathrebu. Mae'r profiadau amrywiol hyn yn helpu plant i baratoi ar gyfer heriau academaidd yr ysgol uwchradd tra hefyd yn cefnogi eu twf emosiynol a chymdeithasol.
At this stage children build on the skills and knowledge they acquired in the foundation years, deepening their understanding across a range of subjects. They engage in more complex and structured learning, with a greater focus on developing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Opportunities for independent learning and research, along with group projects, help children develop responsibility, teamwork, and communication skills. These diverse experiences help children prepare for the academic challenges of secondary school while also supporting their emotional and social growth.