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Year 2
Welcome to Year 2 – Chestnut Park School
A warm welcome to our Year 2 class page!
Year 2 is a wonderful year of growth — a time where children develop more independence, confidence and curiosity in their learning. As the final year of Key Stage 1, we continue to build on the strong foundations from Reception and Year 1, while preparing for a smooth transition into Key Stage 2.
This page gives you an overview of life in Year 2. For regular updates and classroom news, please check Seesaw and MCAS (My Child At School) — our main platforms for communication.
Meet the Year 2 Team
Class Teacher: Mrs Mann (Hazel) and Mrs Tanner (Holly)
Teaching Assistant: Mr Treego and Mrs Lownds
We work closely as a team to create a kind, calm and purposeful learning environment where children feel safe, valued and motivated to do their best every day.
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Year 2 Teaching Team
Year 2 staff (ID 1304)
What We Learn in Year 2
In Year 2, children build on key skills in reading, writing and maths while also enjoying a rich and varied wider curriculum. Our aim is to make learning engaging, meaningful and full of opportunities to explore, discover and ask questions.
English
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Developing fluency and expression in reading
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Writing for different purposes – stories, letters, instructions, poetry
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Focus on sentence structure, spelling and punctuation
Maths
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Number and place value to 100 and beyond
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Addition and subtraction with 2-digit numbers
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Introduction to multiplication and division
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Shape, measurement and problem solving
Wider Curriculum
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Science: Living things, materials, plants, and seasonal changes
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History: The Great Fire of London, significant individuals and events
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Geography: Maps, continents, oceans and our local area
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Art, DT, Music, RE, PSHE and Computing taught throughout the year
We also prepare children gently and positively for the end-of-Key Stage 1 SATs (Standard Assessment Tests), focusing on building confidence, not pressure.
Weekly Overview
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PE Days: Monday and Tuesday– children should come in their PE kit on these days
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Reading: Daily reading at home is strongly encouraged; books and reading records should be in school each day
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Spelling Practice: Weekly spelling lists sent via Seesaw
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Homework: Short, focused tasks shared via Seesaw to consolidate learning
Communication
We use the following platforms to stay connected:
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🟢 Seesaw – for classroom updates, home learning, photos and weekly reminders
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🔵 MCAS – for whole-school communication, letters, and calendar events
Please check both regularly – and reach out if you need any help getting set up.
Daily Essentials
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Labelled water bottle
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Book bag with reading book and diary
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Weather-appropriate clothing – sun hat or coat as needed
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No toys or personal items from home please, unless specifically requested
Working Together
We love working in partnership with parents to support your child’s learning and wellbeing. If you have any questions, concerns or something to celebrate, we’re always happy to hear from you — either through Seesaw or by contacting the school office.
Let’s make Year 2 a positive, enriching and memorable year for your child at Chestnut Park!
Useful websites to support learning
Contact Details
You can contact the Year 2 Teachers directly on Year2@chestnutparkschool.org.uk
