Spring 2-2

PSHE

In PSHE this term, children will begin by exploring Careers, Financial Capability and Economic Wellbeing. In week one, they will learn about where money comes from, discussing ideas such as earning money through jobs and the role of families and communities. They will also begin to understand the importance of saving money and why people choose to save for different reasons.

During week two, children will build on this learning by thinking about how to keep money safe. They will explore simple ways to look after money and understand why it is important to be responsible. They will also learn about the different jobs people do, recognising how a variety of roles contribute to the community and help people earn money.

In week three, children will apply their understanding by designing a safe place to keep their money, thinking carefully about safety and responsibility. They will also learn to recognise the difference between a need and a want, helping them to understand how people make choices about spending and saving.

In week four, the focus will move to Online Safety. Children will learn how to stay safe when using the internet and digital devices. They will explore the importance of keeping certain information private and recognising what should be kept safe when online.

Week five will focus on Mental Health. Children will learn that we cannot always tell how someone is feeling or what their mental health is like just by looking at them. They will explore a range of feelings, developing their understanding of emotions and learning how to recognise and talk about them in a supportive and respectful way.

In week six, children will learn about Road Safety. They will explore how to stay safe near roads and why following safety rules is important. The term will conclude with learning about why wearing a seatbelt is essential, helping children to understand how simple actions can keep us safe when travelling.

English

In English this term, children will explore a range of poetry, fiction and non-fiction texts, developing their confidence in speaking, reading and writing for different purposes.

In week one, the focus will be on poetry. Children will begin by learning to perform a poem, developing expression, intonation and confidence when reading aloud. They will explore how poets use the five senses to create vivid images and help the reader imagine experiences clearly. Using this understanding, children will plan and write their own poems, choosing words carefully to describe sights, sounds, smells, tastes and feelings.

During week two, children will focus on invitations. They will explore the key features of invitations, discussing how information is presented clearly and politely. Children will then plan their own writing before creating a detailed invitation, thinking carefully about audience, purpose and layout.

In week three, children will work with a fiction text, beginning by retelling the story to strengthen their understanding of sequence and key events. They will then plan and write a character description, using expanded noun phrases and thoughtful vocabulary to describe appearance, personality and feelings.

Week four will move into non-fiction writing. Children will learn to recognise the features of a fact file, identifying how information is organised under headings and presented clearly. After planning their ideas, they will write their own fact file, focusing on using factual language and clear sentences.

In week five, children will explore information leaflets. They will discuss why people use leaflets and how they help to share important information. After identifying key features such as headings, bullet points and simple explanations, children will plan and create their own information leaflet, applying their knowledge of structure and presentation.

Across all units, children will continue to develop their speaking and listening skills through discussion, drama and shared reading, while building independence and confidence in their writing.

Maths

In Maths this term, children will focus on developing their understanding of Length and Height and Addition and Subtraction within 20, building fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills.

During the first two weeks, children will explore Length and Height. They will begin by comparing lengths and heights using everyday language such as longer, shorter, taller and shorter. Through practical activities, children will measure length using non-standard and standard units, developing accuracy and confidence. They will then apply their learning to solve simple problems involving length and height, explaining their reasoning and comparing measurements.

Over the following three weeks, children will focus on Addition and Subtraction within 20. They will develop strategies for addition, including counting on, finding and making number bonds, and adding by making ten. Children will strengthen their understanding of number bonds within 20 and use these to solve calculations efficiently.

When learning subtraction, children will practise subtracting without crossing ten before moving on to subtracting numbers that do cross ten. They will explore related facts, understanding the links between addition and subtraction, and begin to compare number sentences using mathematical symbols such as <, > and =.

Throughout the unit, children will use practical resources, pictorial representations and number lines to support their understanding, building confidence in both written and mental methods.

Geography 

In Geography this term, children will focus on developing their knowledge of their local area by exploring the city of Leeds and its place within the United Kingdom.

Children will begin by locating Leeds on a map of the UK, learning where it sits within the country and identifying the surrounding region. They will develop their map-reading skills by using simple atlases and recognising key features.

The children will then explore some of the key landmarks of Leeds, discussing what makes them important and why people visit or use them. They will learn to identify human features within Leeds, such as buildings, roads and transport links, and understand how these are created by people.

Alongside this, children will identify physical features of the area, such as rivers, hills and green spaces, recognising how these natural features shape the city.

To consolidate their learning, children will devise a simple map of Leeds, including basic symbols and a key. They will then compare Leeds with a different locality, identifying similarities and differences in human and physical features, helping them to build a broader understanding of places beyond their immediate environment.

RE

In RE this term, children will explore the question: What did Jesus teach and how did he live?

Children will learn about the life and teachings of Jesus, discovering why he is important to Christians. They will explore key stories from the Bible that show how Jesus treated others with kindness, forgiveness and compassion. Through parables such as the Good Samaritan and stories of Jesus helping those in need, children will discuss the messages he shared about loving one another, caring for people who are different from us, and showing forgiveness.

Children will also learn about how Jesus lived his life, including how he welcomed everyone, spent time teaching others, and helped people who were poor or unwell. They will reflect on what these actions tell Christians about how they should live today.

Throughout the unit, children will have opportunities to discuss, ask questions and make links between Jesus’ teachings and their own lives, thinking about how values such as kindness, respect and generosity can be shown in school and at home.