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Year 2 (Age 6–7)


What to expect in Year 2

What to expect in Year 2

Our guide to what to expect in Year 2 as your child grows in independence.
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Reading in Year 2

Reading in Year 2

Find out how your child will continue to build their reading skills at school.
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Key Stage 1 SATs

Key Stage 1 SATs

All you need to know about the end of Year 2 national tests.
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Maths in Year 2

Maths in Year 2

Children will starting learning times tables and interpreting charts.
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Handwriting in Year 1

Handwriting in Year 2

Find out how children will develop their handwriting in Year 2.
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Learning activities for children in Year 2

Year 2 activities

Fun maths and literacy activities for children aged 6–7.
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