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...

Learning to tell the time

Learning to tell the time One of the most important things children learn is to tell the time. The new programme of study expects more of children at a younger age than before and it is worth taking a peep at what children are expected to do in each year...