Years 1 & 2

English

Reading - continue to learn set 2&3 sounds and read words containing these. Y2 - develop fluency and expression. 

Writing - Y1 Writing: Simple sentences, capital letters/full stops, sequencing ideas / Y2 Writing: Accurate sentences, early proofreading, varied sentence forms.

Spelling: CVC/CVCC patterns, common exception words, basic suffixes.

Handwriting: Lower‑case formation (Y1/2) + Y2 capitals.

Maths

• Place value (within 20) – counting objects, representing numbers, counting on and back, understanding numbers to 20, 1more / 1 less, estimating on number lines, comparing and ordering numbers.

• Addition & subtraction (within 20) – number bonds, doubles / near doubles, adding 3-digit numbers, fact families, missing number problems

Design Technology  ‘Cooking and nutrition: Balanced diet’ - Discovering the importance of a balanced diet and creating a tasty, balanced wrap to meet a design brief.

RE ‘How are stories and celebrations linked?’ - Learning how stories shape celebrations by exploring how festivals bring communities together and link beliefs, stories and rituals.

Science ‘Animals, including humans: Sensitive bodies’ - Identifying and naming body parts and conducting practical activities with the senses to spot patterns and answer questions.

Geography ‘Where am I?’ - Learning about maps by locating the countries of the UK and identifying features in the school grounds.

Computing 'Data Handling' 

• Introduction to data – Exploring data by collecting, organising and presenting information using digital tools. Learning how to group data, create simple digital charts and pictograms and evaluate how effectively information has been represented and communicated.

• International Space Station – Exploring how astronauts survive on the international Space Station, including how data is collected, used and displayed through sensor systems and monitoring equipment.

PSHE ‘My healthy self: How can we look after our emotions?’ - Recognising and naming a range of emotions, learning to identify facial and body clues linked to feelings.

Year 1 & 2 PE

• Fitness - Developing agility, balance, coordination, speed and stamina.

• Teamwork – Developing communication, problem‑solving, simple tactics, safe partner work and basic map skills.

EYFS

This term we’re exploring our project Marvellous Me, helping the children settle into school life and learn all about themselves. We’ll be talking about our families, what makes us special, and the friends we have in class. The children will enjoy activities such as self‑portraits, superhero play, acting out familiar stories, and discovering the people who help us in our community.

As autumn arrives, we’ll head outdoors to spot seasonal changes, collect natural materials, and learn about woodland animals. The children will create autumn art, explore textures, and take part in sensory activities linked to leaves, conkers and pumpkins.

Throughout the term we’ll share lots of stories, sing rhymes, and encourage the children to talk, listen and take turns. Early phonics begins through Read Write Inc., and in maths we’ll explore early number skills through practical, hands‑on activities.

The children will also continue developing independence with routines, practise being kind friends, and learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy as they settle into life in Willow Class.

RE ‘Which people, stories and events are special to me?’ - exploring belonging and special events by thinking about the people, groups and celebrations that matter in their own lives. Learning how Christians and Hindus celebrate Christmas and Diwali, and retell the Nativity and Rama and Sita stories through talk, art and drama.

PE ‘Introduction to PE’ - safely using space, stopping safely, using and sharing equipment and working individually, with a partner and group. Developing fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping and skipping. Children will also play simple games and begin to understand and use rules.