Welcome to Year 2!

In Year Two, we build on the progress already made in Year 1. We develop key learning skills that help us to become more independent learners with a 'can-do' attitude. Throughout the academic year, we develop our learning through creative and stimulating themes which encourage the children to become inquisitive and independent learners.

In Year 2, there are three classes.  They are:

  • Starling Class - Mrs Drury
  • Robin Class - Mrs Kimnell
  • Sparrow Class - Miss Hayday

The KS1 Phase Lead is Mrs Daubney (Fox Class).

As the academic year progresses, we will add more information about the children's learning so please check back regularly to stay up to date!

Each term, there is a Curriculum Overview explaining the different areas your child will be exploring throughout that term. 

Phonics Information

In our Phonics, we use Unlocking Letters and Sounds to deliver high quality Phonics lessons. Each lesson follows a key process to ensure children are successful in their learning. The lesson begins with a revision session (to revise pervious learning) and then new learning is introduced. The children are then given opportunities to read and write words linked to the new learning and then read a sentence where this learning is applied. Throughout the day, they are then provided with opportunities in all areas to 'bump' into their learning. This includes opportunities in Reading sessions and across the curriculum.

During Year 2, we focus a great deal of our learning on being able to read, spell and use phonics sounds. By the end of Year 2, we are aiming for children to be secure in using all the sounds from Level 2- Level 5 in their reading and apply them to their spelling.  One of the best ways of becoming secure in these sounds is using flashcards daily.

 

This tab has a range of different games and websites you could use at home to support your child's learning. 

  • BBC Year 2 Daily Lessons - These lessons are additional learning if you wish to keep your brains active
  • White Rose Home Learning - These do not currently match all set work, but might be useful for referring to for prior learning recap
  • BBC Bitesize KS1 - BBC Bitesize has lots of different activities you can complete at home
  • ICT Games - ICT games has a range of fun learning games for both maths and English.

If you would like to discuss anything in respect of your child, please contact your child's class teacher. 

Thank you!

Year 2 Team