Year 6
Welcome to Year 6
Welcome to our Year 6 page! We are so pleased to be working in partnership with you during this important and exciting final year of primary school. Together, we aim to create a warm, supportive environment where every child feels valued, confident, and ready for the next steps on their journey to secondary school. If you ever have any questions or worries, please know that an adult will always be available after school to help. We’re looking forward to a wonderful year filled with growth, achievement and happy memories.
Year 6 Learning Plan
Year 6 Typical School Day
Our school day starts at 8:45am where an adult will great your child at the door with a personalised greeting selected by the children.
Please ensure that your child has their locker key and a coat in school every day as we will be going outside come rain or shine.
What have Year 6 been up to recently?
Please see the gallery below of some of the fabulous things that Year 6 children have been doing this year.
PE
Year 6 our PE lessons focus on building confidence, teamwork and a positive attitude towards keeping active.
Children take part in a wide range of sports and physical challenges that help develop their fitness, coordination and resilience as they prepare for secondary school. We also encourage pupils to recognise the importance of leading a healthy, active lifestyle that they can carry with them into the future.
Our PE days can change throughout the year. For Term 4 our PE days will be Friday for all year 6 classes. Please ensure your child comes to school on those days wearing suitable PE kit.
Reading at Our School
At our school, we believe that reading is a vital life skill and a gateway to learning, confidence and independence. As a supportive and inclusive school community, we work hard to nurture a genuine love of reading in every child, whatever their starting point.
Children are encouraged to explore a wide range of genres, authors and text types, and as their fluency and understanding grow, they are supported to choose books independently from our well-stocked library. This helps children to develop confidence, curiosity and enjoyment as readers.
We recognise the importance of reading together. Even in Year 6, we continue to encourage children to read aloud to an adult at home. Sharing books in this way supports fluency and expression, and creates valuable opportunities for reassurance, encouragement and discussion.
Reading is embedded throughout the school day. Children take part in whole-class reading sessions, alongside guided reading in smaller groups, where they receive focused support and encouragement to deepen their understanding.
Books we have read so far this year:
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Recommended reads:
Spellings
Please see documents below which show the spellings covered in Year 6
Maths
Year 6 maths helps children develop confidence and fluency as they prepare for the important step into secondary school.
In Year 6 there is a strong focus on arithmetic, with pupils practising key written and mental methods and completing a weekly arithmetic quiz to help strengthen and secure these essential skills. Alongside this, children deepen their understanding of number, shape, measure and reasoning, applying their knowledge to increasingly rich problem‑solving activities.
Homework
Year 6 have homework set on Fridays and should be handed in on a Friday. Homework should take no longer than one hour. Please contact a member of the year 6 team if you need support with your homework before Friday morning.
Online Programmes we use
Maths.co.uk
What it supports:
• Fluency in key maths skills
• Consolidation of learning taught in class
• Confidence with number and problem-solving
How it's used in Year 3:
Maths.co.uk is used to reinforce learning taught in lessons, allowing pupils to practice key skills such as number facts, calculations and reasoning in a structured way. Tasks are matched to age-related expectations and used to support both practice and challenge.
Impact:
Helps pupils secure core maths skills, build confidence and develop accuracy and fluency over time.
Spelling Shed
What it supports:
• Statutory Year 3 spelling rules and patterns
• Vocabulary development
• Accurate spelling in writing
How it's used in Year 3:
Spelling Shed is used regularly to practice spelling rules taught in class. Activities are engaging and age-appropriate, supporting pupils to rehearse, apply and retain spelling patterns through structured games and challenges.
Impact:
Supports progress in spelling, improves accuracy in written work, and builds confidence when using new and ambitious vocabulary.
Ed Shed
What it supports:
• Spelling Mastery – Reinforces Year 6 spelling patterns, statutory spellings, and word lists.
• Grammar & vocabulary development
• Maths fluency
• Independent practice
• Preparation for SATs
How it's used in Year 6:
In Year 6, it is used to reinforce key skills taught in class, with weekly assignments set on Spelling Shed and Maths Shed to help pupils consolidate their understanding in preparation for secondary school. The platform allows students to practise at their own pace while receiving instant feedback, making learning both enjoyable and effective.
Impact:
It improves confidence, stronger recall of key facts, and measurable progress across core areas, as pupils are motivated to revisit skills regularly and challenge themselves through increasingly difficult levels.
Links to websites you can use at home
ICT games
ICT Games is a website that offers a large selection of free educational games for children aged 5 to 10. Created by an experienced UK teacher, the games follow the Key Stage 1 and 2 curriculum. This makes them useful for learning at home or supporting lessons in the classroom. Children can explore concepts in maths, English, and basic data handling while building confidence and understanding in each subject
Website: https://ictgames.com/
Mathsframe
Mathsframe is an interactive online platform
designed to make learning mathematics engaging and effective for KS2 students.
It is a comprehensive educational resource that offers over 200 interactive maths games and 300 worksheets aligned with the UK national curriculum. It is designed by experienced teachers to help students grasp various mathematical concepts in a fun and engaging way.
Website: https://mathsframe.co.uk
BBC Bitesize
BBC Bitesize is a trusted online learning platform that supports pupils with clear, curriculum‑linked explanations, videos, quizzes and interactive activities across all subjects. It can be used to reinforce classroom learning and deepen understanding of key concepts in English, maths, science and foundation subjects.
Its easy‑to‑follow lessons make challenging topics more accessible, while revision guides and practice questions help pupils prepare confidently for SATs. BBC Bitesize encourages independent learning, allowing children to revisit topics at their own pace and build strong study habits that will support them as they move into secondary school.
Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize