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Key Stage 2
Your child's learning at Key Stage 2
What will my child be taught in Key Stage 2 DT?
In Design & Technology your child will be working with a wide variety of materials, from fabrics and foods, to wood and metals, and learning to use appropriate design terminology and concepts, such as arranging, pattern, slicing and symmetrical.
Children work both on their own and in teams to experiment with different ideas to see how well they work, and think and talk about any improvements they can make to the design to make it more effective. This means thinking about the people who will use their design and what they will use it for. More...
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Key Stage 2 Curriculum
Key Stage 2 in the National Curriculum starts at the beginning of Year 3 and finishes at the end of Year 6. Focusing on children aged 7 to 11, this key stage supports children's learning in the core subjects:
- English
- Maths
- Science
and the foundation subjects:
- ICT
- Geography
- History
- Art
- Design & Technology
- Music
- Physical Education
- Religious Education
Schools can opt to teach PSHE (Personal, Social, and Health Education) and Citizenship as an additional subject.
By the end of Key Stage 2, your child will sit their SATs (Statutory Assessment Tests) in English, maths and science.
In this section, you will find guidance and advice about the learning which takes place in Key Stage 2, a selection of Key Stage 2 resources, along with useful tips for you to help your child get the most out of their Key Stage 2 education.
Key Stage 2 features
Key Stage 2 Drama
At Key Stage 2 Drama, children are presented with opportunities to express their own ideas, and to contribute new ones. In this way the drama programme of learning encourages your child to become an independent enquirer, exploring, evaluating and challenging ideas.
Key Stage 2 DT
Your child will be working with a wide variety of materials, from fabrics and foods, to wood and metals, and learning to use appropriate design terminology and concepts, such as arranging, pattern, slicing and symmetrical
Key Stage 2 subjects
What can you do to help your Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 4) child with subjects like religious education, maths and languages?
Key Stage 2 Art
Children are expected to build on their knowledge, skills and understanding of materials and processes by taking on more complex activities
Key Stage 2 Science
Science at Key Stage 2 offers children the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of scientific processes and consider the skills and concepts behind them