School year guides

In our year-by-year guides, we run through what changes you can expect each year at school, what will be expected of your child, and what you can do to support them at home.

Early Years (Ages 3–4)

Find out what to expect at nursery in the Early Years (Ages 3–4).

Reception

Find out what to expect at school in Reception.

Year 1

Find out what to expect at school in Year 1.

Year 2

Find out what to expect at school in Year 2.

Year 3

Find out what to expect at school in Year 3.

Year 4

Find out what to expect at school in Year 4.

Year 5

Find out what to expect at school in Year 5.

Year 6

Find out what to expect at school in Year 6.

Assessment at school

Y1 Phonics screening check >
Key Stage 1 SATs >
Key Stage 2 SATs >
The 11 plus exam >

What to expect in:

• Early Years
• Reception
• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3
• Year 4
• Year 5
• Year 6

Assessment

• Y1 Phonics Check
• KS1 SATs
• KS2 SATs
• 11 plus