Year 2

Welcome to Year 2 – Chestnut Park School

A warm welcome to our Year 2 class page!

Year 2 is a wonderful year of growth — a time where children develop more independence, confidence and curiosity in their learning. As the final year of Key Stage 1, we continue to build on the strong foundations from Reception and Year 1, while preparing for a smooth transition into Key Stage 2.

This page gives you an overview of life in Year 2. For regular updates and classroom news, please check Seesaw and MCAS (My Child At School) — our main platforms for communication.

Meet the Year 2 Team

Class Teacher: Mrs Mann (Hazel) and Mrs Tanner (Holly)
Teaching Assistant: Mr Treego and Mrs Lownds

We work closely as a team to create a kind, calm and purposeful learning environment where children feel safe, valued and motivated to do their best every day.

Year 2 Teaching Team

What We Learn in Year 2

In Year 2, children build on key skills in reading, writing and maths while also enjoying a rich and varied wider curriculum. Our aim is to make learning engaging, meaningful and full of opportunities to explore, discover and ask questions.

English

Developing fluency and expression in reading
Writing for different purposes – stories, letters, instructions, poetry
Focus on sentence structure, spelling and punctuation

Maths

Number and place value to 100 and beyond
Addition and subtraction with 2-digit numbers
Introduction to multiplication and division
Shape, measurement and problem solving

Wider Curriculum

Science: Living things, materials, plants, and seasonal changes
History: The Great Fire of London, significant individuals and events
Geography: Maps, continents, oceans and our local area
Art, DT, Music, RE, PSHE and Computing taught throughout the year

We also prepare children gently and positively for the end-of-Key Stage 1 SATs (Standard Assessment Tests), focusing on building confidence, not pressure.

Weekly Overview

PE Days: Monday and Tuesday– children should come in their PE kit on these days
Reading: Daily reading at home is strongly encouraged; books and reading records should be in school each day
Spelling Practice: Weekly spelling lists sent via Seesaw
Homework: Short, focused tasks shared via Seesaw to consolidate learning

Communication

We use the following platforms to stay connected:

🟢 Seesaw – for classroom updates, home learning, photos and weekly reminders
🔵 MCAS – for whole-school communication, letters, and calendar events

Please check both regularly – and reach out if you need any help getting set up.

Daily Essentials

Labelled water bottle
Book bag with reading book and diary
Weather-appropriate clothing – sun hat or coat as needed
No toys or personal items from home please, unless specifically requested

Working Together

We love working in partnership with parents to support your child’s learning and wellbeing. If you have any questions, concerns or something to celebrate, we’re always happy to hear from you — either through Seesaw or by contacting the school office.

Let’s make Year 2 a positive, enriching and memorable year for your child at Chestnut Park!