Welcome to Y6
Year 6 (ages 10–11) is the final year of Key Stage 2 in England, focusing on mastering core skills in preparation for secondary school and concluding with mandatory SATs assessments in May. The curriculum covers English, Maths, Science, computing, and foundation subjects, with a strong emphasis on advanced literacy and numeracy.
Key Curriculum Areas (Year 6)
- English: Focuses on writing for different purposes/audiences, complex punctuation (semicolons, colons, dashes), and reading with fluency.
- Mathematics: Covers fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, and proportion. It introduces algebraic thinking and requires mastery of all four operations, including long division and multiplication.
- Science: Often covers light, electricity, living things, and classification.
- Foundation Subjects: History, Geography, Art, Music, Design & Technology, and Physical Education.
- Computing: Programming and safe internet use.
- PSHE/RSE: Personal, Social, Health, and Economic education, including Relationships and Sex
Assessment and Focus
- SATs (Standard Assessment Tests): Held in May, covering English reading, SPaG (spelling, punctuation, and grammar), and mathematics.
- Preparation: Focus is on boosting confidence, developing independence, and preparing for the transition to secondary school.
Curriculum Overview
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