Welcome to Year 4!

Year 4 is an exciting stage of Key Stage 2, where pupils continue to grow in confidence, independence and responsibility. Our classrooms are vibrant and purposeful, encouraging children to think deeply, work collaboratively and take pride in their learning, while showing kindness, respect and care for one another in line with our KIND Hearts values.

Through a rich and engaging curriculum, pupils develop strong skills in reading, writing and mathematics, while exploring a range of inspiring topics and experiences.

What Will Pupils Learn?

In Year 4, pupils build on prior learning and develop important skills across the curriculum:

Reading and Writing

• Develop fluency and understanding when reading a wide range of texts
• Write for different purposes, including narratives, reports and discussions
• Use paragraphs to organise writing and build ideas clearly
• Apply punctuation accurately, including commas and apostrophes
• Use expanded noun phrases, fronted adverbials and a wider range of conjunctions

Mathematics

• Develop secure recall of multiplication and division facts
• Solve problems using the four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Strengthen understanding of number, place value and reasoning
• Explore fractions, measurement and geometry as part of a broad curriculum 

Science and the Wider Curriculum

• Develop scientific enquiry skills through investigations and questioning
• Learn about the world through history, geography and science topics
• Build understanding of health, relationships and personal development
• Take part in creative and cultural experiences, including art, music and performance 

Personal Development

• Develop positive relationships and teamwork
• Build resilience, independence and confidence
• Learn about wellbeing, healthy lifestyles and making safe choices

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