Year 3

Welcome to Year 3

Year 3 is the first year in Key Stage 2. At Mayflower, we have two Year 3 classes with the capacity for 30-pupils each. Year 3 allows children to build on their achievements in Key Stage 1, bringing even greater independence to their study in all subjects of the National Curriculum. Our approach recognises that Key Stage 2 is a 4-year programme of study, and curriculum content is carefully planned to ensure they are well-prepared for transition
to Year 4. We also know that moving into a Key Stage 2 class can be challenging, therefore high levels of pastoral support and guidance are available to all our children.

3KW: Mrs Waldrum

3KW is one of our Year 3 classes, with a capacity for 30-pupils. Year 3 marks the beginning of Key Stage 2, and builds on the work the children have completed in Year 2. As the children are older, their levels of independence are greater, and this is reflected in the creative curriculum we teach. Lessons across all subjects are carefully matched to the needs of the children, building on what they already know, and preparing them for what is next. The love of learning remains very important to us, and lessons are characterised by purpose, enjoyment, high expectations, and the further development of children who have a good awareness of the community in which they live, how we can make this a better place, and also the wider world around them.

3HK: Mrs Kaur

3HK is one of our Year 3 classes, with a capacity for 30-pupils. Year 3 marks the beginning of Key Stage 2, and builds on the work the children have completed in Year 2. As the children are older, their levels of independence are greater, and this is reflected in the creative curriculum we teach. Lessons across all subjects are carefully matched to the needs of the children, building on what they already know, and preparing them for what is next. The love of learning remains very important to us, and lessons are characterised by purpose, enjoyment, high expectations, and the further development of children who have a good awareness of the community in which they live, how we can make this a better place, and also the wider world around them.

Long-Term Plan

Children in Year 3 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.

Data is gathered on a termly basis in all subjects, and this is used to track their progress and attainment against challenge targets that have been set for them on the basis of what they achieved in Reception and Year 2.

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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