Welcome to Kingfisher Class 2025/26.  We are a class of fabulous Year 2's.  Our teacher's are; Mrs Hudson, Mr Halford, Mrs Witcombe, Mrs Bagwell and Mrs England.

Our classroom is always busy and we love to try new things.  We strive for progress not perfection. 

Daily Reading - 10 minutes per day. 

Don’t forget, to develop reading fluency and comprehension, research suggests each book is read a minimum of 3 times.  It is vital to your child’s progress, in all subjects, to read every day.  Additionally, to expose them to a higher level of vocabulary, reading to them is important too. Please ensure reading packs are in school every day and reading records are completed after each read. 

Fluency.

Fluency in key number skills is a primary focus in Year 2. Building a strong foundation in these areas allows children to achieve automaticity with their number facts, setting them up for continued confidence and success in math. Practicing at home can make a big difference, and I highly recommend using the following interactive game for fun, focused practice: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button  It’s a fantastic tool for reinforcing number bonds to ten, twenty and one hundred.

At South Petherton C of E Infants School we are passionate about the teaching of reading and writing. We use a range of key texts to support the development of transrciption skills in line with the requirements of the KS1 National Curriculum.

Talk is an integral part of learning and children are encouraged to articulate all parts of the writing process.

Writing is celebrated after each lesson through sharing the children's finished work.

All children are taught the process of how to edit their piece of work looking at specifics such as spelling and punctuation.

As a result this provides the children with a clear view of what quality writing looks like and therefore, standards are improving and we are creating writers that are passionate and creative.

Teaching for Mastery in Maths

At South Petherton Infant School we follow a teaching for mastery approach in mathematics, which helps children develop a deep, secure understanding of key concepts. This method focuses on ensuring all pupils can succeed and build confidence in maths by making meaningful connections between ideas. Rather than rushing through content, we help children fully grasp why mathematical methods work and how they apply—even when things change. This depth of understanding allows them to progress confidently and tackle more advanced topics in future years.

This project aims to secure firm foundations in the development of good number sense for all children from Reception through to Year 1 and Year 2. The aim over time is that children will leave KS1 with fluency in calculation and a confidence and flexibility with number. Attention will be given to key knowledge and understanding needed in Reception classes, and progression through KS1 to support success in the future.

Number formation

Please take a look at the document below.  It will help you support your child/children with number formation.  The following link will also aid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfcbWmASibk 

Mathematical vocabulary

Please take a look at the documents below.  They contain the vocabulary your child/children will be learning in maths lessons to explain their mathematical thinking.   If you would like support using the vocabulary, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Knowledge Organisers

Please take a look at the documents below.  They will help you support your childs learning at home.

We follow White Rose Science.  Please see below for an overview of the topics we will be covering this year.

In Year 2, we are using the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum developed by NATRE to support our teaching of Religious Education. This programme helps children explore key themes from Christianity and Islam in an engaging and age-appropriate way. Children learn about the “good news” that Christians believe Jesus brings, the importance of Easter, and how Christians express their faith. They are also introduced to the beliefs and practices of Muslims, including the Five Pillars of Islam and how faith is lived out in everyday life. In addition, children consider what makes places like churches and mosques special to believers. This curriculum is designed to promote respect, understanding and curiosity about different religions and worldviews.

In Year 2, we use the Jigsaw PSHE programme to support children’s personal, social, health and emotional development. The curriculum is structured into six themes across the year: Being Me in My World, Celebrating Difference, Dreams and Goals, Healthy Me, Relationships, and Changing Me. Each theme helps children build confidence, emotional awareness, and social skills, while also teaching them about staying healthy, forming positive relationships, and understanding change. Lessons include mindfulness activities to support well-being and help children manage their feelings. Jigsaw provides a consistent, age-appropriate approach that encourages children to become kind, confident, and thoughtful members of their community.

Newsletters 2025/2026