Year 2
Year 2 is the year in which children build on their knowledge and teachers scaffold thinking to take learning deeper. The expectation for writing, reading and Numeracy is greater and children use the skills learnt in the EYFS and Year 1 to take their learning on.
Before you enroll your child at a British School, they will, most likely, require an initial assessment in order for the school to find out a little more about them. Below you will find the resources YOU need to prepare your child for this meeting.
What children should know when they start Year 2
Starting Year 2 marks another step forward in your child’s learning journey. As they grow in confidence and ability, many parents wonder what’s expected at this stage. The good news is that Year 2 continues to build steadily on what children have already learned, with plenty of support along the way. A few key skills can help your child feel prepared and settled.
Socially and emotionally, children should be developing confidence in classroom routines, working well with others, and managing their emotions with increasing independence. Listening carefully, following instructions, and asking for help when needed are important skills that support learning and friendships.
Independence also becomes more important in Year 2. Children are encouraged to take care of their belongings, organise themselves at the start and end of the day, and complete simple tasks without reminders. These habits help them feel capable and ready for the challenges ahead.
Academically, children in Year 2 continue developing their reading, writing, and maths skills. It’s helpful if your child can read simple books, write sentences using capital letters and full stops, and work with numbers up to 50 or 100. They may begin learning about time, money, and basic problem-solving — but don’t worry if they haven’t mastered everything. Teachers will meet them where they are and support steady progress.
Year 2 is about building confidence, independence, and a love of learning. With encouragement and support, your child will continue to grow in all areas, ready for the next stage.
What can you do to get prepared?
Before you enroll your child at a British School, they will, most likely, require an initial assessment in order for the school to find out a little more about them. Below you will find the resources YOU need to prepare your child for this meeting.
What we offer is an assessment guideline – this gives you a sneak peek or preview about what your child may encounter when they go in for their first meeting.
Can you imagine how your child will feel going into a brand-new environment, with a brand-new teacher? It may be quite overwhelming so let us help you to ease anxiety.
The ‘paper’ is a template of what might be asked of your child and indicates what the assessor may be looking for. This may look different in every school but the information teachers are looking for will remain the same.
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