Summer Term 2025

Maths

This term, Year 3 will be expanding their mathematical understanding through a range of engaging topics. The term starts with a focus on fractions, where children will explore equivalent fractions and learn how to add and subtract simple fractions with the same denominator. They will then move on to time, developing their ability to tell the time to the nearest minute and calculate durations using both analogue and digital clocks. Later in the term, pupils will explore shapes by identifying angles, lines, and symmetry, and take part in practical activities involving measuring mass and capacity. These topics are designed to strengthen children’s reasoning and problem-solving skills as they prepare for Year 4.

This term, Year 4 will be building on their knowledge and developing greater confidence in key areas of maths. The term begins with a focus on decimals, where children will learn to add, subtract, and compare decimal numbers, including applying this understanding to money. They will also continue to develop their time-telling skills, working with both digital and analogue clocks and learning to convert between hours, minutes, and seconds. In geometry, children will explore angles, identify different types of triangles and quadrilaterals, and investigate lines of symmetry. The term concludes with work on statistics, where pupils will learn to interpret and present data using charts and graphs. These topics are designed to strengthen problem-solving abilities and prepare the children for the transition into Year 5.

English

In Charlotte’s Web, pupils explore powerful themes such as friendship, loyalty, and change. Through a range of writing outcomes - including character descriptions, diary entries, and persuasive letters - children develop their ability to write with empathy and purpose, while improving their grammar and vocabulary.

After half term, the children will be reading Arthur and the Golden Rope. This offers an exciting contrast, transporting pupils into a world of myth and adventure. This text encourages creative writing and imaginative thinking, where pupils explore Norse mythology. They will use the illustrations and text as inspiration to write their own quest stories, using expanded noun phrases, dialogue, and varied sentence structures.

Geography

In the Are All Settlements the Same? unit, Willows will be exploring the different types of human settlements and what makes each one unique. They will investigate the features and functions of villages, towns, and cities, and compare how these places meet the needs of the people who live and work there. Using maps, fieldwork, and case studies, children learn about land use, transport links, population, and services. The unit encourages critical thinking as pupils consider why settlements develop in certain locations and how they change over time. By the end of the unit, children gain a clearer understanding of how settlements are shaped by both human and physical geography.

History

In this local history unit, pupils will explore the rich heritage of Amport House, an Elizabethan-style manor that has played various roles throughout its history. Students will investigate its transformation from a noble family residence to its use by the Royal Air Force during World War II, and later as the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Centre until 2020. Through this enquiry, children will develop skills in historical investigation, critical thinking, and source analysis, fostering a deeper connection to their local heritage.

Science

In the Light unit this term, Willows will explore how light travels, how we see things, and how shadows are formed. Through investigations and practical experiments, pupils learn that light travels in straight lines and discover how it reflects off surfaces. They will investigate how we use light to see, how shadows change size and shape, and the difference between light sources and objects that reflect light. The unit also encourages pupils to ask scientific questions, make predictions, and record their observations carefully.

Music

In the Global Pentatonics unit, pupils explore music from around the world through the lens of the pentatonic scale—a five-note scale found in many global musical traditions. This unit takes children on a musical journey through countries such as China, Ghana, and Scotland, allowing them to experience a rich variety of sounds, rhythms, and cultural influences. Through singing, performing, and composing, pupils learn how the pentatonic scale is used in different musical styles and how music can express identity and heritage. The unit supports the development of listening skills, cultural awareness, and creativity, while encouraging group collaboration through performance and improvisation.

The Horse in Motion is a dynamic and imaginative unit that combines music, movement, and storytelling to explore rhythm, tempo, and musical structure. Inspired by the rhythms and energy of galloping horses, pupils will use body percussion, tuned and untuned instruments, and voice to create soundscapes and rhythmic patterns. The unit encourages creativity and teamwork as children compose and perform their own pieces, responding to visual stimuli such as Eadweard Muybridge’s famous photographs of a horse in motion. Alongside developing key musical skills, pupils also build confidence in performance and expression, making this a lively and engaging part of the curriculum.

RE

This term in RE, Willows will explore how messages are shared within and across religions, and why they are important to believers. This unit encourages children to think deeply about how religious teachings are communicated—through stories, scriptures, symbols, and practices—and how these messages can offer guidance, hope, and meaning. Willows will investigate key messages from faiths such as Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism, and reflect on how messages can inspire action and influence people’s lives.

After half term, Willows will be exploring the idea of temptation and the choices people make when faced with it. Through stories, discussions, and reflections, children consider how temptation appears in everyday life and how different religions offer guidance for resisting it. This unit encourages pupils to think deeply about personal responsibility, consequences, and the values that influence behaviour.

DT

Willows will be learning how to make scones while developing key skills in food preparation and nutrition. This unit introduces children to the basics of baking, including weighing and measuring ingredients, following a recipe, using kitchen tools safely, and understanding the function of each ingredient. Willows also explore the principles of a healthy diet through the Eatwell Guide, making links between what they cook and the importance of balanced eating. As part of the design process, children are encouraged to adapt their scones with flavour variations, and evaluate the results based on taste, texture, and presentation. This fun, practical unit supports confidence, independence, and a positive attitude towards food and cooking.

French

In the unit Fabulous French Food, pupils delve into French culinary culture. They learn vocabulary related to food and drink, practice ordering items in a café setting, and role-play using menus. This practical approach helps students develop conversational skills and confidence in using French in real-life contexts.

After half term, the children will be building on their knowledge from the learning throughout the year, taking a virtual journey through France's diverse regions, exploring local specialities and cultural practices. Willows will expand their French vocabulary, by learning about regional differences in France.

Computing

This term, Willows will be developing key computing and data handling skills by exploring real-world weather patterns. As they work through the unit, pupils learn how to create tables, charts, and graphs to visualise their data clearly and effectively. They are encouraged to spot trends, draw conclusions, and even make simple weather predictions based on the patterns they observe. By the end of the unit, Willows will have developed their ability to collect and interpret data using technology, building a strong foundation for future computing and analytical work.