CONTENTSBy the end of Year 5#
Knowing what your child is learning at school will help you support and guide them with reading, writing and maths every day.
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English in Year 5
For English in Year 5, your child's teacher will focus on oral language, reading and writing.
Maths and statistics in Year 5
In Years 4, 5 and 6 (phase 2), the focus at school is on helping children expand their knowledge and work together with others.
Reading books at home in Year 5
Find out about supporting your child’s reading in the fifth year of school.
Health and Physical Education in Year 5
In Year 5, your child will learn about puberty, nutrition, digital safety, movement in games and sports, and water and outdoor skills.
Technology in Year 5
In Year 5, your child begins to consider product design, creative thinking, and explore techniques and methods to choose the best outcomes.
Science in Year 5
In Year 5, your child will test their ideas and begin to understand how to read simple scientific diagrams and use science conventions to communicate clearly.
Social Sciences in Year 5
In Year 5, your child will start to connect important concepts such as migration and democracy, learning about historically significant natural events, laws and the judicial system, and trade.
The Arts in Year 5
In Year 5, your child will build confidence while making thoughtful artistic choices, applying creative techniques, and exploring cultural and historical influences on art forms.
