On this page you will be able to find the overview for our Year 1/2 classes. The overviews shows what will be taught in each subject over the course of the school year. For more information about any of these subjects, go to the curriculum by subject section of the website. There you will find further details of the subject specific curriculum:
If you would like to know any more details about the curriculum being taught, contact either your child's class teacher or the subject lead through the school office. Details are under the contact us page.
Locking Primary School Curriculum Overview- Year 1/2
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English | Text: ‘Glass Sandal, Golden Slipper’ Paul Fleischmann, illustrated by Julie Paschkis Genre: traditional tale Written Outcome: narrative (rags to riches) Additional Writing Opportunities: diary
| Text: ‘The Magic Box’ Kit Wright (performance poetry) Genre: poetry Written Outcome: poetry (written and performance)
| Text: ‘Hummingbird’ by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Jane Ray Genre: narrative non-fiction Written Outcome: non-chronological report Additional Writing Opportunities: diary, letter, collaborative non-chronological report on hummingbirds
| Text: ‘One World’ Michael Foreman ‘Clean Up’ Nathan Byron, illustrated by Dapo Adeola Genre: picture books (environmental theme) Written Outcome: narrative Additional Writing Opportunities: : letter writing poetry diary | Text: ‘How Māui Fished Up the North Island: Tales of Aotearoa’ Donovan Bixley ‘How Māui Slowed the Sun: Tales of Aotearoa’ Donovan Bixley Genre: myths Written Outcome: narrative (quest) Additional Writing Opportunities: letter writing, description of setting
| Text: ‘Taking Flight’ by Adam Hanchen ‘The Story of Flight’ by Jakob Whitfield Genre: narrative biography/ non-fiction Written Outcome: recount Additional Writing Opportunities: : xxx |
Maths | Read and write numbers to at least 100 in numerals and in words Identify, represent and estimate numbers using different representations including the number line Recall and use addition and subtraction facts to 20 fluently, derive and use related facts up to 100 Show that addition of two numbers can be done in any order(commutative) and subtraction of one number from another cannot Recognise and use the inverse relationships between addition and subtraction and use this to check calculations and solve missing number problems Add and subtract numbers using concrete objects, pictorial representations, and mentally including:
Solve problems with addition and subtraction:
Recognise and use symbols for pounds(£) and pence (p); combine amounts to make a particular value Find different combinations of coins that equal the same amounts of money Solve simple problems in a practical context involving addition and subtraction of money of the same unit, including giving change | Count in steps of 2,3,and 5 from 0 and in tens from any number forward and backward Read and write numbers to at least 100 in numerals and in words Identify, represent and estimate numbers using different representations including the number line Recognise the place value of each digit in a two-digit number (tens, ones) Compare and order numbers from 0 up to 100; use ≤, ≥ and = signs Place value rounding Use place value and number facts to solve problems Recall and use addition and subtraction facts to 20 fluently, derive and use related facts up to 100 Show that addition of two numbers can be done in any order(commutative) and subtraction of one number from another cannot Recognise and use the inverse relationships between addition and subtraction and use this to check calculations and solve missing number problems Add and subtract numbers using concrete objects, pictorial representations, and mentally including:
Solve problems with addition and subtraction:
Recognise and use symbols for pounds(£) and pence (p); combine amounts to make a particular value Find different combinations of coins that equal the same amounts of money Solve simple problems in a practical context involving addition and subtraction of money of the same unit, including giving change Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 2,5 and 10 multiplication tables, including recognising odd and even numbers Show that multiplication of two numbers can be done in any order (commutative) and division of one number by another cannot Calculate mathematical statements for multiplication and division within the multiplication tables and write them using the multiplication (x), division (÷) and equals (=) signs Solve problems involving multiplication and division, using arrays, repeated addition, mental methods, and multiplication and division facts, including problems in context
| Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 2,5 and 10 multiplication tables, including recognising odd and even numbers Show that multiplication of two numbers can be done in any order (commutative) and division of one number by another cannot Calculate mathematical statements for multiplication and division within the multiplication tables and write them using the multiplication (x), division (÷) and equals (=) signs Solve problems involving multiplication and division, using arrays, repeated addition, mental methods, and multiplication and division facts, including problems in context Choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height in any direction (m/cm);mass (kg/g); temperature( C);capacity (litres/ml) to the nearest appropriate unit, using rulers, scales, thermometers and measuring vessels Compare and order lengths, mass, volume/capacity and record the results using ≤, ≥ and = signs Interpret and construct simple pictograms, tally charts, block diagrams and simple tables Ask and answer simple questions by counting the number of objects in each category and sorting the categories by quantity Ask and answer questions about totalling and comparing categorical data
| Recognise, find, name and write fractions third, quarter, two quarters and three quarters of a length, shape, set of objects or quantity
Recognise the equivalence of the two quarters and one half Write simple fractions for example half of 6 is 3 Identify and describe the properties of 2-D shapes, including the number of sides and line symmetry in a vertical line Identify 2-D shapes on the surface of 3-D shapes, (for example, a circle on a cylinder and a triangle on a pyramid) Compare and sort common 2-D shapes and everyday objects Recognise and name common 3-D shapes (for example, cuboids (including cubes), pyramids and spheres) Compare and sort 3-D shapes and everyday objects Order and arrange combinations of mathematical objects in patterns and sequences
Use mathematical vocabulary to describe position, direction and movement, including movement in a straight line and distinguishing between rotation as a turn and in terms of right angles for quarter, half and three quarter turns (clockwise and anti-clockwise) | Choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height in any direction (m/cm);mass (kg/g); temperature( C);capacity (litres/ml) to the nearest appropriate unit, using rulers, scales, thermometers and measuring vessels Compare and order lengths, mass, volume/capacity and record the results using ≤, ≥ and = signs Compare and sequence intervals of time Tell and write the time to five minutes, including quarter past/to the hour and draw the hands on a clock face to show these times Know the number of minutes in an hour and the number of hours in a day Order and arrange combinations of mathematical objects in patterns and sequences
Use mathematical vocabulary to describe position, direction and movement, including movement in a straight line and distinguishing between rotation as a turn and in terms of right angles for quarter, half and three quarter turns (clockwise and anti-clockwise) | Recognise, find, name and write fractions third, quarter, two quarters and three quarters of a length, shape, set of objects or quantity
Recognise the equivalence of the two quarters and one half Write simple fractions for example half of 6 is 3
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Science | Animals including humans | Living things and their habitats | Living things and their habitats | Plants
| Uses of everyday materials | Animals including humans |
History |
| Brunel |
| Amazing people of the past |
| Fire fire |
Geography | Best of Britain |
| Wonders of the world |
| Comparative Study- Africa (Kenya) |
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Religions Education | Unit 6: What do Jewish people believe about Torah? | Unit 4: What do Christians believe about forgiveness? Link with Easter. | Unit 3: What do Christians believe about love? (Agape) | |||
Design and Technology |
| Perfect pizza |
| Stable structures |
| Sewing puppets |
Art and design | Making boats that float |
| Animals on parade!
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| Dressing up as fossils!
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Music | Hands feet heart | Ho ho ho
| I wanna play in a band | Zootime | Friendship song
| Reflect, Rewind and Replay
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Physical Education Skills | Personal Skills | Social Skills | Cognitive and Creative Skills | Cognitive and creative skills | Health and Fitness | Physical Skills |
PSHE | Being in my world | Celebrating difference | Dreams and Goals | Healthy me | Relationships | Changing me |
Computing | Information Technology Around Us | Digital Photography | Making music | Pictograms | Robot Algorithms | An Introduction to Quizzes |