Key Curriculum Areas Y2
- Mathematics:
- Number & Place Value: Counting to 100, reading/writing numbers, partitioning two-digit numbers, and understanding place value.
- Calculations: Addition and subtraction within 100, mastering bonds to 20, and introducing multiplication/division (2, 5, 10 times tables).
- Measures & Geometry: Telling the time (analogue/digital), money (£ and p), length, capacity, and 2D/3D shapes. of shapes and quantities.
- Fractions: Recognising and finding 1/2, 1/4, 1/3 and 3/4
- English:
- Reading: Developing fluency, confidence, and comprehension skills across a range of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction.
- Writing: Focusing on sentence structure, punctuation (capital letters, full stops, question marks), and spelling, including common exception words and suffixes.
- Handwriting: Practising correct letter formation and joining.
- Science:
Topics typically include living things and their habitats, plants, animals (including humans), and everyday materials. Focus on working scientifically through observation, testing, and recording results. - Foundation Subjects:
- Computing: Basic coding, digital safety, and using technology.
- History/Geography: Often thematic, covering topics like local history, famous explorers, or comparing locations.
- Art/Design & Technology: Creating art, designing products, and developing skills in drawing, painting, and sculpting.

