Year 2
'Creating Lifelong Learning Opportunities for Everyone'
Welcome to Year 2
Year 2 is a vital stage in children’s primary school journey, where we continue to strengthen key learning skills while preparing pupils for the increased independence and expectations of Key Stage 2. Building on the foundations from Year 1, children develop greater confidence, resilience and responsibility for their learning.
Our approach focuses on deepening skills in reading, writing and mathematics through engaging, purposeful and challenging learning experiences. Pupils are encouraged to think more independently, organise their work and take pride in achieving their personal best.
We place great importance on social development, communication and emotional well-being. Children learn to work collaboratively, follow routines and show kindness, respect and empathy towards others. Clear expectations and consistent support ensure that every child feels safe, valued and ready to succeed.
Year 2 is a happy, inclusive and ambitious learning environment where children are supported to develop the skills, confidence and positive attitudes needed for a successful transition into Key Stage 2.
Here you can view our Curriculum Newsletter which will tell you all about what your child will be learning this term.
Spring 2026 Curriculum Newsletter
Autumn 2025 Curriculum Newsletter
Home Learning
For details of our whole-school approach to home learning, please visit the Help at Home page, where you will also find additional ideas and opportunities to support learning beyond the classroom.
Year 2 Home Learning
Spring 1 home learning
Continuous learning
Maths Fluency Expectations for Home Practice (Years 1–6)
Support quick recall, accuracy and confidence.
Key Focus: Fluency in addition/subtraction, 2× 5× 10× tables, time and money.
What to practise at home:
- Number bonds to 20 and 100
- 2, 5 and 10 multiplication facts and related division
e.g., 5 × 7, 20 ÷ 5 - Adding and subtracting two 2-digit numbers
e.g., 46 + 23, 72 – 19 (mental strategies first) - Counting in 3s
- Time to nearest 5 minutes
- Simple fractions (½, ⅓, ¼, ¾)
Recognising and finding simple fractions of shapes and quantities - Working out change from £1 or £2
Opportunities for further learning:
KS1 (Years 1–2)
English:
- BBC Bitesize KS1 – https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary
- Reading eBooks (Oxford Owl) – https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/
- Spelling Frame Y1–Y2 – https://spellingframe.co.uk/
Maths:
- Hit the Button – https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
- Maths Frame KS1 – https://www.mathsframe.co.uk/
- White Rose KS1 – https://whiterosemaths.com/parent-resources
Other:
- DK Find Out – https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/
- Scratch Jr – https://www.scratchjr.org/
Recommended Free Learning Apps (iOS & Android)
(All free; some offer optional extras)
