Welcome to Year 2
In Year 2 the teacher is Miss Wildsmith. Learning becomes more formal as children move through KS1 which helps to prepare them for the next stage of their education. While the curriculum is carefully planned to remain practical and engaging, with plenty of hands-on experiences, most pupils will no longer access child-initiated learning. Lessons become more structured, reflecting children’s readiness for greater independence and challenge. This approach ensures they build the skills and confidence needed for the transition to Key Stage 2. We work closely with pupils to ensure they feel confident and ready for this next step in their learning journey.
Our Curriculum
The Year 2 curriculum is enriched with practical, hands-on learning experiences designed to build on and secure the foundational skills in all areas of the curriculum, including reading, writing, and mathematics. A strong emphasis is placed on phonics and early reading skills, fostering a love of reading and ensuring pupils have the confidence and ability to become fluent, independent readers. Through a topic-based approach, pupils revisit prior knowledge and skills regularly to ensure these are fully embedded and secure, ensuring pupils have strong foundations ready for the next stage in their learning journey.
In addition to academic progress, we place a strong emphasis on pupil wellbeing. We foster an environment where children can nurture friendships and positive relationships, while developing confidence, resilience, and independence.
Long Term Curriculum Overview
Access our comprehensive curriculum overview to see what pupils will be learning in each subject throughout the academic year.
Year 2 Yearly Curriculum Overview
Termly Curriculum Overview
Access our class overview to see what pupils will be learning each term.
Phonics & Early Reading
In Year 2, we place a strong emphasis on developing confident, fluent readers through high-quality phonics teaching and a rich reading experience. Our daily phonics sessions follow a structured approach using the Little Wandle programme. This ensures that children build secure knowledge of sounds and blending skills, while providing targeted support for those who need additional practice.
Children are introduced to a rich variety of texts and genres, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry This diversity helps broaden their vocabulary, deepen their understanding of the world, and spark curiosity. By exploring different genres and authors, children discover new interests and develop personal preferences, which is key to building a lifelong love of reading.
Reading is at the heart of the curriculum because it opens doors to all areas of learning. Confident readers can access information, develop critical thinking skills, and express themselves effectively. Strong reading skills underpin success in writing, mathematics, and the wider curriculum. By nurturing fluent, enthusiastic readers, we equip children with the tools they need to thrive academically and beyond.
