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Year 6 Curriculum
In English, pupils work on refining their writing and reading skills. They study more advanced texts, including novels, biographies, and poetry, and explore different writing styles and techniques. Writing tasks often involve extended pieces, such as stories, essays, and reports. Grammar, punctuation, and spelling are still a key focus, with an emphasis on clarity and precision in both written and spoken communication.
In Mathematics, Year 6 pupils tackle more challenging concepts. They refine their understanding of fractions, decimals, and percentages, moving on to more complex operations. They also deepen their knowledge of geometry, including shapes, angles, and symmetry, as well as measurement, including conversions between different units. Problem-solving is a big part of the curriculum, with pupils often working through multi-step problems that require them to apply their mathematical reasoning.
Science in Year 6 continues to cover a wide range of topics related to the natural world. Pupils study more complex areas such as the human body, the properties of materials, light, and sound, and the solar system. Practical experiments and investigations are a key part of the curriculum, encouraging pupils to observe, measure, and record their findings accurately.
In History, pupils often explore significant events and periods in more depth, such as the impact of the Industrial Revolution. They focus on understanding cause and effect, examining primary and secondary sources, and analysing historical evidence to form their own conclusions.
Geography in Year 6 builds on the foundations from earlier years, with a focus on understanding more complex global issues. Pupils may study physical geography, such as climate change, volcanoes, or natural disasters, as well as human geography topics like urbanisation and population growth. They continue to work with maps, atlases, and digital resources to analyse geographical patterns and processes.
In Art, Year 6 pupils are encouraged to further develop their artistic skills, experimenting with different media and techniques. They may study famous artists and movements in more detail, using their inspiration to create their own artwork. The focus is on creativity, expression, and refinement of skills.
Physical Education (PE) remains an important part of the curriculum, with a focus on team sports, fitness, and individual performance. Pupils work on improving their coordination, strength, and teamwork skills, often participating in sports tournaments or events. Physical health and well-being are also key aspects of the curriculum.
Music involves a deeper exploration of musical theory, with pupils continuing to learn how to play instruments, sing, and understand music notation. They may also study the history and development of different music genres, focusing on listening, analysing, and performing.
In Religious Education (RE), pupils explore a wider range of topics, such as ethical issues, world religions, and the role of religion in society. They examine different perspectives and reflect on moral questions, often discussing topics that are relevant to their own lives and experiences.
Computing in Year 6 focuses on more advanced skills, such as coding and programming. Pupils learn to create their own digital projects, including websites and games, using various software programs. They also continue to focus on internet safety, understanding how to protect themselves online and use technology responsibly.
At KS1 and KS2 we follow a two-year sequence:
2024/2025 and 2026/2027
Autumn 1 – Textiles – batik
Autumn 2 – Painting
Spring 1 – Mechanical Systems: Pneumatics
Spring 2 – Collage
Summer 1 – Portraits, including mixed media
Summer 2 – Food Technology
2025/2026
Autumn 1 – Printing
Autumn 2 – 3D: Metal
Spring 1 – Electrical Systems
Spring 2 – Mechanica | Systems (axles and wheels)
Summer 1 – Portraits, including mixed media
Summer 2 – Structures
Each year through KS1-2 we cycle through the following units at increasing depth:
- Productivity
- Programming
- Computational Thinking
- Creativity
- Networks
- Communication / Collaboration
Reading to Learn
Once children have been carefully assessed as having met the requirements of the phonics program, they should be able to decode any age appropriate text. At this point, children move onto our ‘Paradigm Literacy and Language’ program.
The program allocates 3 weeks to ‘fiction writing’ such as: stories, poetry, one week to ‘journalistic writing’ such as biographies and non chronological reports and two weeks to a ‘non fiction writing’ program in which specialist teachers across the Trust have worked together to create and provide high quality texts in The Humanities and The Sciences.
Children in Year 6 learn about the following subjects:
The living world
- Biomes
- Hot and cold climates
- Rainforests
The economic world
- Food, water and energy
- The changing economic world
- Tourism and ecotourism
- Case study: Cambridge
We cover two topics a year for History in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
In Year 6 we take an in-depth study on The Impact of the Industrial Revolution on Britain and the Rest of the World, then the same for World War One: What was the impact of WW1 on individuals and families? After a general introduction, life in the trenches, a focus on families, the home front and poetry.
Our school uses Maths Mastery to teach the subject.
In Year 6 we cover:
- Integers and decimals
- Multiplication and division
- Calculation problems
- Fractions
- Missing angles and length
We introduce Spanish at Upper Key Stage 2, through a system called Early Start Spanish Programme.
Autumn 1 – Pop
Autumn 2 – Jazz
Spring 1 – Minimalism
Spring 2 – Disco/Funk
Summer 1 – Songwriting
Summer 2 – Locally Agreed Topic (e.g. Year 6 Musical)
- Striking / Fielding (e.g. rounders, cricket)
- Gymnastics
- Invasion Games (e.g. hockey, netball, football)
- Athletics
- Swimming
- Dance
We follow a three-year cycle (see below) covering the major world religions as well as worldviews.
The programme is designed so that each previously taught religion is reviewed and comparisons are drawn between the content. Over six years, each child will have studied each identified religion/non-religion twice, studying in greater depth and making connections between religions.
Pupils are taught key substantive knowledge for each religion and worldview and each lesson is broken down into one of three disciplines: Theology, Philosophy and Human/Social Science.
2024-2025: Christianity and Islam
2025-2026: Judaism and Humanism
2026-2027: Hinduism and Sikhism
Parents/carers have the right to withdraw their child from all or part of RE – please contact the principal if you wish to explore this as an option.
The Paradigm primary schools follow the Jigsaw programme. From September 2019 we have allocated 45 minutes per week to PSHE at KS1 and KS2.
- Being Me in My World
- Celebrating Difference
- Dreams and Goals
- Healthy Me
- Relationships
- Changing Me
Autumn 1 – State of Matter | Living Things and their Habitats and Classification
Autumn 2 – Animals including Humans | Earth and Space
Spring 1 – Electricity Forces and Magnets
Spring 2 – Plants Evolution, Inheritance and Fossils
Summer 1 – Light and Sound
Summer 2 – Environmental Issues: Global Warming | Pollution | Properties of Materials
INSET Days for this term are:
- Tuesday, 22nd April
Pupils should not attend school on this day.
The first day back after the Easter holidays for pupils is Wednesday 23rd April 2025.
The first day back after half term for pupils is Monday 2nd June 2025.
