Lower Key Stage Two

Welcome to Lower Key Stage Two

We are delighted to welcome you to the Lower Key Stage Two page and to be part of your child's educational journey as they continue to grow, develop, and thrive during Years 3 and 4. Importantly, LKS2 helps children grow in confidence and resilience. They learn how to approach challenges with a positive attitude, how to work both independently and as part of a team, and how to express themselves clearly and creatively.

Explore more about our LKS2 provision, curriculum maps, and how we support every child to thrive by clicking the tabs to look through specific components of the Year 3 and 4 classes. The Topic Overviews are especially exciting; they contain hyperlinks to help you support your child's learning.

Lower Key Stage 2

A time for curiosity, growth, and discovery—and we’re here to make it a positive and enriching experience for every child

LKS2 is a brilliant time for your child to build on the amazing things they learned in Key Stage 1. We follow the National Curriculum, just like in Key Stage 1, but with even more exciting challenges! Year 3 and 4 is a time when curiosity grows, skills deepen, and children begin to develop a greater sense of responsibility and self-awareness.

Life skills: Equally important are the social and emotional milestones your child will reach during these years. We place a strong focus on developing resilience, empathy, teamwork, and independence—essential life skills that prepare children not just for Upper Key Stage Two, but for life beyond the classroom.

Every child learns at their own pace, and we'll make sure they get all the support they need to shine!

Our Classes

Year 3 Team

Mrs Cox
Mrs Sheppard
Mrs Cox

Year 4 Team

Mrs Parkinson
Miss White
Mrs Loughman and Mrs Stanoevska

Autumn 1

	Year 3	Year 4
Art	Landscape water colours Katsushika Hokusai	Georgia O'Keefe- Drawing
Computing	Multimedia - Publisher	Computer Systems and Networks
Physical education	Gymnastics and Fitness	Swimming / Gymnastics/ Orienteering
Geography		Coasts
History	Egyptians
Maths	Place Value - addition-subtraction	Place Value
English	LJ1- Inform- Journey and Tell me a dragon	The Matchbox Diary LJ1- Inform LJ2- Inform
PSHE	Me and my Relationships	PHSE- Being My Best Safety- Safety in School Online Safety- Self-Image and Identity
RE	Sikhism - Does joining the Khalsa make a person a better Sikh?	Judaism- How specical is the relationship Jews have with God?
Science	Nutrition	Electricity
Music	Get onboard	Music Jounrey 1- How can we create an effective accompaniment?

Autumn 2

	Year 3	Year 4
Computing	Systems and Networks - connecting computers	Creating Media- Photo Editing
Physical education	Netball & Handball	Swimming / Hockey / Dance
Design and Technology	Food tech - veggie tarts and fruit skewers	Food Technology- Cookies
Geography	The UK
History		Mayans- How did the Mayans way of life help them but also lead to their decline.
Maths	Addition and subtraction, multiplication and division	Addition and Subtraction, Position and Directions
English	The Tear Thief - Entertain	The Twits LJ1-Entertain LJ2-Entertain
PSHE	Valuing Differences	Valuing Differences Safety- Stranger Danger Online Safety- Online Relationships
RE	Christianity - What is the trinity?	Christianity- What is it like for Christians to follow God?
Science	Forces and Magnets	Living Things and Habitats
Music	Light Fantastic / Christmas Choir	Digital Music Production

Spring 1

	Year 3	Year 4
Art	Sculpture -	Chen Rong- Sculpture - Dragon Eyes
Computing	Programming A - Sequence in Music	Programming- Repetition in Shapes
Physical education	Football & Dance	Swimming / Gymnastics / Tennis
Geography		Europe including Russia- What are the similiarities and differences betweens regions in Europe.
Maths	Multiplication and Division, Length & Perimeter	Multiplication and Division
English	Arthur and the Golden Rope (persuade)	Little Shoe Maker LJ1- Advert (Persuade) Winter's Child LJ2- Letter (Persuade)
PSHE	Keeping Safe	Rights and Respect Safety- Road Safety Online- Online Bullying
RE	Christianity - What do Christians learn from the Creation Story?	Judaism- How important is it for Jewish people to do what God asks them to do?
Science	Light	States of Matter
Music	Digital Music Production—Underwater (Charanga)	Access Instrumental - Ukulele

Spring 2

	Year 3	Year 4
Computing	Data & Information	Data Logging
Physical education	Football & Gymnastics	Swimming / Tag Rugby / Dance
Design and Technology	Pneumatic Systems	Textiles - Sewing
Geography	Volcanoes and Earthquakes
History		Ancient Greece
Maths	Fractions, Mass and capacity	Fractions / Decimals / Times Tables
English	Leon and the Place in Between (entertain)	Farther LJ1 Explain Anceint Greeks LJ2 Inform
PSHE	Rights and Respect	Keeping Safe Safety- Sun Safety Online- Health, Wellbeing and Life style
RE	Christianity– Why do Christians call the day Jesus died as ‘Good Friday’?	Christianity- Why do Christians call the day Jesus died 'Good Friday'?
Science	Plants	Animals including humans
Music	Musical Processes	Access Instrumental - Ukulele

Summer 1

	Year 3	Year 4
Art	Painting- Katsushika Hokusai	Geraldine Theurot- Drawing
Computing	Creating media- Animation	Creating Media- Audio Editing
Physical education	Rounders & Athletics	Swimming / Gymnastics / Handball
Geography		All Around the World
History	Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age
Maths	Fractions	Fractions / Decimals / Measure / Times Tables
English	Farm Trip (recount)	Mid Summer Nights Dream LJ1 Entertain Narrative The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrone LJ2- Entertain Setting Description
PSHE	Being my Best	Me and my relationships Safety- Water and Beach Online- Privacy and Security
RE	Sikhi	World View- Humanism
Science	Rocks and Fossils	Living Things and Habitats
Music	Rocking Recorders 1	Orchestra

Summer 2

	Year 3	Year 4
Computing	Programming B – Events and Actions	Repeition in Games
Physical education	Rounders & Athletics	Swimming / Dance / Athletics
Design and Technology	Textiles- cushions	Mechanisms- Moving Vehicles
Geography	Farming and Agriculture
History		The Romans
Maths	Fractions	Shape and Space / Statistics / Time
English	The Black Hat & Pandora’s Box (entertain)	Piegon Impossible LJ1 Entertain Narrative Soar LJ2 Entertain Playscript
PSHE	Growing and Changing	Growing and Changing Safety- Body Safety Online- Privacy and Security
RE	Sikhi	Christianity - What is the kingdom of God?
Science	Skeleton and Muscles	Sound
Music	Rocking Recorders 2	Painting with sound