Key Stage 2 Curriculum

There are nine subjects that must be taught at Key Stage 2. 
These are identified as ‘Core subjects’ or ‘Foundation subjects’. 
The ‘Core subjects’ are: 

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Computing

The ‘Foundation subjects’ are: 

• History
• Geography
• Art and Design
• Physical Education
• Music
• RE
• PSHCE 
• Design and Technology
• Languages (French)

All children in Key Stage 2 have daily English and mathematics sessions and we consider it to be one of our highest priorities that children leave school with secure basic skills which will serve them well in the future.

Maths

At Key Stage 2, we follow the National Curriculum 2014 for Mathematics and follow the mastery approach using a mixture of the White Rose Mathematics and NCETM spine for our planning and lesson designs.  All children in Key Stage 2 have daily Mathematics sessions. Alongside this, children consolidate their number facts and basic skills through Number Talks which take place weekly. We also have dedicated daily mental maths sessions to develop and enhance these key skills. Maths websites to support learning at home are on this website and we encourage the use of Times Tables Rockstars and Hit the Button to reinforce mental maths skills.  Children are given homework once a week to reinforce work completed in class. Children are taught to skip count and learn their tables and related division facts. 

Reading  

In Key Stage 2, children are heard reading regularly by the class teacher and teaching assistants. Reading books are selected from our Oxford Reading Tree scheme in lower Key Stage 2. Once children are fluent readers, they can choose from a selection of books which include non-fiction, poetry and a mix of classic and modern literature books which are told in a variety of narrative styles. We ensure that children have a love of reading and choose books which appeal to them. Classes also take part in whole class reading lessons across KS2. Children also have a reading for pleasure book and can borrow a book from the school library. 

Grammar and Spelling

In KS2 we follow the ELS spelling scheme with a focus on morphology and etymology. This builds on the ELS phonics programme. It provides full coverage of the national curriculum for spelling.

Grammar is taught using bespoke sessions which are planned to ensure full coverage of the national curriculum and progression.

Creative Curriculum

Lessons are delivered through our creative curriculum which changes regularly and is planned to provide progression and challenge for each year group. All pupils receive at least two hours of high quality Physical Education each week. Computing is taught discreetly and embedded into all areas of the curriculum. 

Please contact the school directly if you require more information regarding our curriculum or if you require a paper copy of any of the information on this page.