Year 3/4 Curriculum Overview
Life in year 3 & 4
Year 3 and Year 4 provide a stimulating and supportive learning environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards learning. Pupils follow a broad and balanced curriculum that supports academic achievement alongside personal and social development.
Mornings are dedicated to the core subjects, ensuring children build strong foundations in essential skills. Daily mathematics lessons focus on developing fluency, reasoning and problem‑solving, with regular practice of times tables. English lessons cover reading, writing, spelling, grammar and handwriting, while Reading Plus is used to further support reading fluency, comprehension and confidence.
At morning break, children have access to school tuck, where a small snack—usually bread‑based—and a drink can be purchased. If children prefer not to buy school tuck, they may bring a snack from home. In line with our healthy eating policy, any snack brought from home must be fruit only and must not contain nuts.
Afternoons are spent exploring a wide range of foundation subjects, giving children opportunities to deepen their understanding and apply their skills in different contexts. Science is taught through practical, hands‑on learning, with investigative work included wherever possible. This practical approach is reflected across the curriculum, with subjects such as art and design technology, history or geography, computing, music and French taught through engaging, meaningful activities. Where appropriate, learning is enhanced through trips and visits, helping children make real‑world connections and broaden their experiences.
Physical Education is taught twice a week, with one indoor and one outdoor session, supporting physical development, teamwork and healthy lifestyles. Children are expected to bring a named PE kit to school. Indoor PE requires black or navy shorts and a red T‑shirt. For outdoor PE, children should also have suitable warm layers, such as a tracksuit or leggings and a hoodie. For health and safety reasons, trainers must be worn for outdoor PE sessions.
Homework is set to support and reinforce learning in school. We use Doodle Learning, which provides personalised activities linked to the curriculum. Children are expected to complete at least 20 minutes of Doodle Learning on three occasions each week. Regular engagement helps to consolidate key skills and develop positive routines for independent learning. Parents are encouraged to support and monitor their child’s homework where possible.
Children also take part in wider school life through singing assemblies, daily collective worship and a whole‑school Time to Shine assembly held each Friday. This assembly celebrates children’s achievements, efforts and positive contributions to the school community.
