Spring 2-1

PSHE

In PSHE this term, children will begin by learning about online safety through the unit Screen Out the Mean. They will explore what kind and unkind behaviour looks like online, how words and pictures shared on screens can affect others, and what to do if something online makes them feel worried or upset. Children will learn who they can talk to and how to stay safe when using digital devices.

In the second week, children will take part in an Enterprise and Goals focus, where they will learn about setting simple goals, working together, and understanding how effort and perseverance help them achieve success.

During weeks three and four, children will learn about Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco Awareness, with a clear focus on What we put into and onto our bodies. Through age-appropriate discussions, children will explore the idea of keeping their bodies healthy and safe, learning that some substances can be harmful. This learning will support children in making safe choices and understanding why medicines and household products should only be used with adult support.

In week five, children will revisit goals and feelings through a SEAL (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning) focus, reflecting on their achievements, recognising emotions linked to success and challenge, and celebrating progress.

English

In English, children will explore a range of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction texts linked to exploration, discovery, and imagination. Through poetry, children will play with language, rhythm, and imagery, learning how poems can express feelings and ideas in creative ways.

Children will study the fiction text Man on the Moon by Simon Bartram, using it to develop reading aloud, inference, and character understanding, as well as writing responses linked to setting and perspective.

In non-fiction, children will learn about the Wright brothers and the first flight, developing skills in retrieving information, sequencing events, and writing simple fact-based texts.

Children will also explore Money Box texts, learning how information is organised and presented clearly. Across all units, children will develop their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through discussion, drama, shared reading, and writing for different purposes.

Maths

In Maths, children will build their understanding of number and calculation across several units. In Place Value, children will explore numbers, comparing, ordering, and representing them using objects, pictures, and numerals.

Children will then learn about Fractions, beginning to recognise and name simple fractions of shapes and quantities. In Weight and Volume, children will compare, measure, and describe mass and capacity using practical equipment and real-life contexts.

Later in the term, children will focus on Multiplication and Division, learning to solve problems using sharing, grouping, and repeated addition. They will then return to Fractions, applying their understanding to problem-solving and real-life situations.

History

In History, children will learn about the first flight and the significant achievements of the Wright brothers. They will explore how early aeroplanes were developed, what made the first flight important, and how flying has changed over time. Through storytelling, images, and role-play, children will begin to understand why this event is significant and how it has shaped travel today.

RE

In RE, children will learn about how symbols are used to welcome new life across different beliefs and communities. They will explore symbols such as baptism candles, naming ceremonies, welcome cards, and special clothing, learning how these symbols help people feel included and valued. Through discussion, art, storytelling, and reflection, children will begin to understand how symbols show belonging, celebration, and care for new life.