LJ Turner
Curriculum Planner 2025-2026
Welcome back to 2026!
What where The Arts like in the 1960s?
We are beginning the term with a fabulous, creative topic that brings together History and Art. Our learning will take inspiration from the bold, expressive work of Wassily Kandinsky, alongside an exploration of the vibrant and changing world of the 1960s.
In English, our core texts are Tuesday by David Wiesner and The Man Who Walked Between the Towers by Mordicai Gerstein. These rich and imaginative stories will support our focus on narrative writing and diary writing, encouraging the children to develop vivid descriptions, strong voice, and thoughtful reflection.
Throughout the term, the children will have opportunities to:
Write diary entries that capture thoughts, feelings, and perspective
Explore art as a form of expression and storytelling
Make historical links and connections to real events
Write engaging narratives inspired by images and imagination
By Year 5 and 6, children are expected to know all of their times tables and be able to read fluently. Weekly spellings will be given out, and we ask for your continued support in helping your child practise these key skills at home.
PE will be on Wednesdays
CGP books
Year 6s to complete three 10 minute tests per week – one from each book.
CGP books to be in school every Friday.
Autumn 2 2025
This Term’s Learning Overview – Year 5/6
This term, we will be exploring the key question:
How do magnets interact with different materials and with each other?
This term, children will explore the fascinating world of forces and magnets. They will learn how some forces need objects to touch, while magnetic forces can act from a distance. They will discover why magnets attract or repel each other and why only certain materials are magnetic. They will investigate how to group everyday materials based on their magnetic properties. Additionally, Turner class will understand the concept of magnetic poles and how the arrangement of these poles determines whether magnets attract or repel each other.
PE will take place on Tuesdays, and swimming will be on Wednesday mornings.
By Years 5 and 6, children are expected to know all of their times tables and be able to read fluently. Weekly spellings will be given out, and we ask for your continued support in helping your child practise these key skills at home.
Autumn 1 2025
Welcome Back
This Term’s Learning Overview – Year 5/6
This term, we will be exploring the key question:
“How did the Anglo-Saxons impact Britain?”
In History, we’ll delve into the Anglo-Saxon migration, examining their society, culture, and way of life. The children will investigate a range of artefacts and use historical evidence to draw conclusions about who may have been buried at a famous Anglo-Saxon site.
Our History with Art topic will also link to our English lessons. Children will enjoy researching, planning, and writing a non-chronological report based on what they learn.
PE will take place on Tuesdays, and swimming will be on Wednesday mornings.
By Years 5 and 6, children are expected to know all of their times tables and be able to read fluently. Weekly spellings will be given out, and we ask for your continued support in helping your child practise these key skills at home.
All Year 5 and 6 children will be coming home each week with an LCWSC sheet for you to support your child with their spellings. This will be given out on a Monday and collected on a Friday.
