The Queen’s birthday celebrations

The Queen’s birthday celebrations The Queen’s 90th birthday is on April 21st, just a few days away, but the main celebrations will come later in the year. In May there will be a magnificent horse show at Windsor, featuring over 900 horses. In June a three-day celebration will take place...

Year 1 Assessment Paper

Year 1 Assessment Paper Parents often ask us if we have any assessment papers which will help them know just how well their child is doing; if their child is really on track or not. What parents are really looking for is some way to see if the national curriculum...

Year 4 Weekly Programme

Year  4 Weekly Programme The summer term has arrived and there is certainly plenty to think about with SAT tests, sports days etc. all to fit in. The good news is that our weekly programme for Year 4 is progressing well, with the latest six weeks having just been released....

Year 1 ordering numbers

Year 1 ordering numbers It may sound quite simple, but many children take a long time to master counting and ordering numbers up to 100. I have known children who, even in the upper primary age range, have been unsure about counting up to 100, yet they have been expected...

Upper Primary Spelling: further resources

Upper Primary Spelling: further resources Spelling continues unabated right through the primary age range, including the now statutory word lists. However, there is much more to do than just the lists, including taking a close look at word endings. We already have a great set of word ending spelling activities...

Year 4 division updates

Year 4 division updates Of the four rules, division certainly seems to be the hardest to master for most children and they need plenty of practice. Year 4 is a key time for learning about division, with the emphasis on mental division, developing written methods and solving word problems. We...