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Year 5 (Age 9–10)


What to expect in Year 5

What to expect in Year 5

Our guide to what to expect in Year 5, a year of calm study.
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Reading in Year 5

Reading in Year 5

Children will now be reading for pleasure, as well as to learn.
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Maths in Year 5

Maths in Year 5

Find out what your child will learn in maths in Year 5.
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Handwriting in Year 5

Handwriting in Years 5 & 6

Children in Years 5 and 6 are taught to write legibly, fluently and quickly.
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Learning activities for children in Year 5

Year 5 activities

Fun maths and literacy activities for children aged 9–11
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