Year 2 Curriculum

In Year 2, our curriculum takes the best elements of traditional teaching but is not restricted by it and we build on the thirst and enthusiasm for learning fostered in the earlier Infant School years.  We start our Year 2 journey through a continuous provision approach in order to make the transition from Year 1 to Year 2 a seamless one. Technology and insightful, cross-curricular planning guarantees an imaginative and innovative approach to teaching and learning in all subject areas. 

As the oldest pupils in the Infant School, our Year 2 pupils have special privileges and responsibilities. Over the year, two pupils from each of our Year 2 classes are elected to the Infant School Student Council. They have the opportunity to share thoughts and suggestions from the Infant children and are involved in the decision making process around these ideas. This leadership opportunity involves students writing and giving a pitch to other students in order that they may be elected onto our Student Council. We believe in creating a plethora of opportunities to ensure all of our students engage in experiences designed to ensure they are independent learners and global citizens.

In Year 2 the children begin to move away from the Continuous Provision approach to teaching and learning so that they are prepared for transition into the Junior School. The children still read regularly with staff members and volunteers but those who are ready are also encouraged to begin reading independently. Number work still has a practical focus and the children are encouraged to apply their skills and knowledge to tackle problem solving activities. The children begin to write in greater depth and are made more aware of more complex rules associated with spelling and grammar.