Year 4

Curriculum

In Year 4, we follow a topic-based approach which incorporates the key skills set out in the National Curriculum. We have found that this approach to teaching really engages the children and gives meaning to their learning.

We plan exciting contexts for learning that ‘hook’ and engage learners so that they want to learn more. We aim to make learning real and relevant to the lives of our children and will always include a trip linked to the topic or arrange for visitors to come into school to enhance learning. Where possible, all areas of the curriculum including Maths and English are linked to the topic theme. Lessons challenge all pupils through a variety of activities and always aim to excite and enthuse.
 

Year 4 Routines

Children have two PE sessions each week and should have their PE kit in school every day in case the days are changed. All children in Year 4 attend swimming lessons at The Pods. They have eight one hour lessons which are delivered by qualified swimming teachers. During the lessons, the pupils are taught to:

• swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres
• use a range of strokes effectively
• perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations
   

Home Learning

• Children are expected to read at least 4 times a week and record these reads in their reading diary.
• Homework menus are in the front of the children's reading diaries for each half term and children will be able to choose which pieces they complete. Full instructions will be printed in the front of children’s homework books.
• Spellings are tested on a Friday.
• Times tables are tested fortnightly.