Year 2

As children move into Key Stage 1 and early Key Stage 2, they experience a gradual shift toward more structured learning while still enjoying a creative and supportive environment.

Consolidation of key skills. This year includes the first set of national assessments (such as phonics screening or Welsh National Tests), helping to identify strengths and areas for support.

Year 2 curriculum overview per term

Brilliant Bodies

·Skelton, organs, muscles, bones

·Growth

·Eat well plate

·Food groups

·Physical Health including screen time and rest

·Identify risk and manage risk

Famous Welsh People

·Welsh National Anthem

·Appropriate Welsh folk tales

·Where Welsh costume comes from

·Welsh famous people e.g. sports, musicians, artists, actors

·Famous Welsh people

With great power comes great responsibility

·UNCRC Rights of the child

·How children’s rights have developed e.g. mining, Welsh knot, chimney sweep

·Victorian era focus

·Rights within the school

·Headteacher rules and why

·Role of different leaders

Autumn Term Topics and Reading Books

Spring Term