Year 3

Year 3

Welcome to Year 3, an exciting step into Key Stage 2 where children are encouraged to become more independent, resilient and confident learners. Building on the foundations established in Key Stage 1, Year 3 pupils begin to take greater responsibility for their learning, organisation and personal development.

In English, there is an increased focus on Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG), helping children develop the skills needed to become confident readers and writers. Weekly spelling lists are sent home to support learning, and pupils are expected to practise these regularly in preparation for spelling assessments. Reading remains a key priority in Year 3, and we ask that children read at home at least three times per week, recording this in their reading record. Regular reading not only improves fluency and comprehension but also helps to develop vocabulary and a love of books.

In Mathematics, pupils continue to develop their understanding of number and calculation while placing a strong emphasis on learning and recalling their times tables. To support this, children will be given their Times Table Rock Stars login, which provides a fun and engaging way to practise multiplication facts, improve fluency and build confidence with their times tables.

Year 3 also marks the beginning of our Modern Foreign Languages curriculum, where pupils will start learning Spanish. Through songs, games, speaking activities and simple written tasks, children will develop their confidence in understanding and using basic Spanish vocabulary and phrases.

Alongside their academic learning, Year 3 pupils are expected to demonstrate excellent behaviour, show respect for others, contribute positively to classroom discussions and take pride in their work. We encourage children to challenge themselves, persevere when learning becomes tricky and embrace mistakes as part of the learning process.

Through a broad and engaging curriculum that includes science, history, geography, art, computing, music and PE, Year 3 offers many opportunities for pupils to develop new skills, discover new interests and grow in confidence. We look forward to supporting every child as they embark on this exciting journey through Key Stage 2.