What’s covered (at a glance)#
Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2): Spoken language, phonics & early reading, handwriting, spelling, basic grammar and punctuation, and short writing pieces.
Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6): Fluent reading and comprehension (inference, summary, vocabulary), structured writing (plan–draft–edit), advanced grammar and punctuation, and spelling rules/patterns.
Common sticky spots#
- Blending/segmenting in phonics and “tricky words.”
- Inference in reading—reading between the lines.
- Sentence structure, tenses, and punctuation (commas, apostrophes).
- Spelling patterns and homophones.
- Handwriting stamina and presentation.
How I support your child#
- Personalised reading and writing plan, matched to current stage.
- Clear routines: modelled writing, guided practice, and feedback.
- Phonics refreshers where helpful; explicit vocabulary teaching.
- “Read → think → talk → write” cycles to build confidence.
- Light-touch tasks at home and regular updates for you.