Year 2

Year 2 Curriculum Overview

Year 2 at Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School is an exciting and important year, full of new challenges and growing confidence! During this time, children build on everything they’ve learned so far and get ready for the big step into junior school. Our carefully planned curriculum inspires curiosity, encourages independence, and helps every child to deepen their understanding and discover the joy of learning across all subjects.

English

Building upon the foundations laid in earlier years, Year 2 students enhance their reading fluency, comprehension, and writing skills. The curriculum emphasizes:

  • Reading: Exposure to a variety of texts to develop inference and analytical skills.

  • Writing: Crafting narratives, reports, and poems with attention to grammar and punctuation.

  • Spoken Language: Engaging in discussions, presentations, and role-plays to boost confidence and articulation.

Mathematics

Mathematical concepts are explored through practical activities and problem-solving tasks, focusing on:

  • Number: Mastery of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

  • Measurement: Understanding units of time, length, weight, and volume.

  • Geometry: Recognizing shapes, patterns, and spatial reasoning.

Science

Year 2 science nurtures curiosity and investigative skills through topics such as:

  • Autumn 1:        Living things and their habitats
  • Autumn 2:       Animals including humans
  • Spring 1:           Uses of everyday materials: Identifying uses of different materials
  • Spring 2:          Micro-habitats
  • Summer 1:      Plants
  • Summer 2:      Plant based materials

Foundation Subjects

  • History: Learning about significant historical events and figures, fostering an understanding of the past.

  • Geography: Exploring local and global environments, map skills, and physical features.

  • Art & Design: Encouraging creativity through various media and techniques.

  • Design & Technology: Designing and creating functional products using different materials.

  • Computing: Developing digital literacy and understanding basic programming concepts.

  • Music: Engaging with rhythm, melody, and musical notation through singing and instrument playing.

  • Physical Education: Enhancing physical skills, coordination, and teamwork through various sports and activities.

  • Religious Education: Exploring different beliefs and practices to promote respect and understanding.

Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education (PSHE)

PSHE lessons aim to develop emotional intelligence, resilience, and social skills. Topics include:

  • Health and Well-being: Understanding physical and mental health.

  • Relationships: Building positive relationships and understanding diversity.

  • Living in the Wider World: Learning about community, responsibility, and economic awareness.

Parents Information

Year 2 Assessment Presentation

Assessment Information