Lower Key Stage 2
Welcome to Lower Key Stage 2
Within out phase we have 3 classes. Class 3HH is a year 3 class taught by Mr Hawker, 3/4 IK is a mixed class taught by Miss Kitchman and 4LW is a year 4 class taught by Mrs Withill.
In Lower Key Stage Two, we work hard on continuing to develop each child’s social, emotional and academic skills. We do this through our curriculum work and through fostering each child’s curiosity and engagement in their learning.
Our mornings are very busy and comprise of the following lessons: spelling, guided reading (and phonics for the children who benefit most from this), Reading, SPaG, Literacy and Maths. Whilst in an afternoon we complete lessons and work that challenge the children in a wide range of lessons such as; PE, RE, PSHE, Science, ICT, Music, Spanish and Topic (which covers History, Geography, Art and D&T based around a theme).
We thrive to ensure that all children can succeed with their learning whilst also gaining skills that will help them as they continue to grow and develop through Key Stage Two and beyond.
As a phase we think it is very important that the children continue to further develop and build on friendships and continue to have wider experiences with these children as they transition from Key Stage One to Key Stage Two.
Just like they did in Key Stage One we think it is very important that the children are getting the opportunity to read 3 or more times a week, and where possible with an older sibling or member of the family. We also encourage children to start to take more responsibility for their home reading books, however, we would appreciate your support in helping the children return these back to school.
“The quality of pupils’ handwriting has also improved, particularly in key stage 2.”
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“Pupils’ safety and well-being are central to your work. The leadership team has
ensured that all safeguarding requirements are fit for purpose.”
“You pay
particular attention to safeguarding issues that affect your local community and prepare staff well to support pupils.”
“Staff and governors
maintain an acute focus on these areas and establish excellent relationships with
pupils.”
“Care is taken to ensure that the topics that are chosen attract the interests of the children.”
“The school receives good support from the Hull Collaborative Academy
Trust, and trust leaders also provide you with effective challenge.”
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“Grammatical errors are discussed with pupils, and this helps them to improve their writing.”
“Central to the work of the school is the development of pupils’ social skills and the support of their well-being.”
“Teachers accurately demonstrate to pupils the sounds that letters make. This
helps pupils to repeat the sounds they are learning.”
“This improvement is underlined by published data showing that pupils’ spelling and grammar scores are now above the national average at the end of key stage 2.”
“My child really enjoys attending school he tells me he loves his teachers and friends.”
“Wansbeck Primary School is a happy, well-organised school that is at the heart of the local community.”
“Teachers make regular checks on the progress
that pupils make and use this information to adjust the activities that they plan.”
“Pupils receive a broad and balanced curriculum. You have a clear vision for what you want pupils to achieve; developing pupils socially, emotionally and
academically is at the centre of the curriculum you provide.”
“My children are happy at school and have many opportunities to develop their learning.”
“Really happy with the way my child has developed whilst attending Wansbeck”
“My child is always happy and loves going to school. Teachers are always there when needed.”
“Pupils often have
opportunities to visit places of interest, such as the residential visit to Whitby that is linked to a class topic.”
“The school leadership team are committed to helping pupils to succeed”
“Spelling errors
are also routinely identified in pupils’ written work across a range of subjects. This
helps pupils to avoid future repetitions.”
“My children are very happy at school and should I ever have any concerns, the school are happy to deal with it.”
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“The school is passionate about the community it serves and determined
to help pupils to be the best they can be.”
“Thanks for all the help & extra support that my child receives. It means that I know he is getting all the help he needs to progress to his potential.”
“Wansbeck is an amazing primary school that puts my children’s needs first. Great staff and friendly pupils.”
“The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection.”
“Great school with fantastic teachers.”
“There is a
consistent approach to the teaching of phonics. Regular checks help teachers to
group pupils effectively so that activities are well matched to pupils’ needs.”
“The designated safeguarding leader is tenacious in her approach and
leaves no stone unturned in order to ensure that pupils receive the best possible
support.”
“This has enabled
the school to continue to improve the quality of teaching and learning for pupils.”
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“Teaching assistants provide effective support for pupils, prompting them to explain their answers and
providing them with the confidence to ‘have a go’.”
“My two children have come on leaps and bounds regarding reading, writing and maths. The teachers are amazing.”
“The school has good systems in place to develop the leadership skills of staff.”
“All my children have loved this school and all great memories of staff. Wansbeck is great.”