Year 2 at primary school
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Welcome to Year 2 at primary school!
In schools in England, Year 2 is for children 6–7 years old, and is the last year of Key Stage 1. There will be a continued focus on phonics, while in maths your child will be introduced to fractions.
The end of the year sees the Key Stage 1 SATs – statuatory tests to check that your child is working at the expected level.
What to expect in Year 2
English & reading in Year 2
The Year 2 curriculum for English and reading.
Maths curriculum in Year 2
The Year 2 curriculum for maths.
Key Stage 1 SATs
The National Curriculum tests or SATs can seem like a daunting part of your child’s education, but if you know what to expect, they don’t need to be scary for you or your child!
Recommended books for Year 2
Early readers
Activity books
Develop core English and maths skills with Progress with Oxford activity books.
Children's dictionaries
Find the right dictionary for your child.