Year 2

Welcome to Year 2

Year 2 is the second year in Key Stage 1. At Mayflower, we have two Year 2 classes with the capacity for 30-pupils each. Year 2 allows children to build on their first year in Key Stage 1, bringing even greater independence to their study in all subjects of the National Curriculum. Our approach also ensures that children still have access to child-initiated learning for as long as they need it. In this way, the children can complete Key Stage 1, and be well-prepared for the beginning of Key Stage 2, in Year 3.

2AP: Mrs. Ayrton (Monday-Wednesday) and Mrs. Chauhan (Thursday-Friday)

2AP is one of our Year 2 classes, with a capacity for 30-pupils. Year 2 builds on the work that has been carried out in Year 1, with the children confidently accessing all subjects of the National Curriculum. As their knowledge and understanding increases, we love to see the children attaining high-levels of independence in all their work. Much learning also takes place outside the classroom, including regular trips to our allotment, and also the focused unit on ‘Wellies and Worms.’ As with all the classes at Mayflower, fun and enjoyment are critical to the work that we do. Children love their lessons, and relish the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the world around them. Year 2 is the final year of Key Stage 1.

2CJ: Mrs. Chandarana (Monday-Tuesday) and Mrs. Jethwa (Wednesday-Friday)

2CJ is one of our Year 2 classes, with a capacity for 30-pupils. Year 2 builds on the work that has been carried out in Year 1, with the children confidently accessing all subjects of the National Curriculum. As their knowledge and understanding increases, we love to see the children attaining high-levels of independence in all their work. Much learning also takes place outside the classroom, including regular trips to our allotment, and also the focused unit on ‘Wellies and Worms.’ As with all the classes at Mayflower, fun and enjoyment are critical to the work that we do. Children love their lessons, and relish the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the world around them. Year 2 is the final year of Key Stage 1.

Long-Term Plan

Children in Year 2 follow an exciting progression of lessons, that reflect all of the subjects of the National Curriculum. Home-learning will support this journey, and we will also celebrate what your child has achieved through weekly newsletters, the school website, parent groups, achievement assemblies and our Social Media Channels.

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Curriculum Enrichment

The creative curriculum we teach is enriched in many different ways, including visitors into school, visits out of school, specialist teaching staff, online resources, clubs, local learning partnerships, and engagement with other schools locally.

We know that curriculum enrichment enhances the Quality of Education for all our children, and also creates very real memories of their time at school

Golden Threads

All subjects at Mayflower support the children’s awareness and understanding of the 3-Golden Threads, that are interwoven through all aspects of school life. They are as follows:

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Social Justice
Outdoor Learning

As children move through our school, they will become responsible citizens, who care deeply for the planet, and possess a range of strategies to be leaders of change. We have the strength to stand up for what is right, and know that a high-quality education will be the primary means by which social mobility can be achieved.

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Curriculum Journey

At Mayflower, we try to view learning through the eyes of the child. We recognise that what children are learning now is based on what they learnt before, and this will prepare them for what they need to learn next. Through logical progression and sequencing, all of our lessons have meaning, children can access what they need to learn effectively, and are inspired about what is next.

Assessment
Teachers at Mayflower continually assess the children’s learning, identifying those areas where they are secure in their understanding, where they excel, and also those where more support and guidance will be required. In Year 2, the children also engage with end of Key Stage 1 assessments, all of which will be used by receiving staff in Year 3 to ensure that their needs are being met when they transition to Key Stage 2 at the end of the current academic year. As a prelude to this, teachers conduct termly assessments in all subjects, and the resulting data is used to track their progress across the year.

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Learning Gallery

We would love you to explore some of the learning that takes place at our school across all subjects of the National Curriculum. You will notice how engaged and happy the children look. This is because we strongly believe that children learn better when they enjoy what they are doing. This is the same for us as adults, and in large part explains why our children love coming to school and learn so well.

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