Welcome to Year 3
Growing as independent, curious learners
Growing as independent, curious learners
Our Ethos
Year 3 marks an exciting step as pupils move into Key Stage Two. At Elloughton Primary School, we support children through this transition with a carefully planned programme that helps them adapt confidently to new routines and expectations.
Children begin to develop greater independence in their learning, building key skills such as organisation, time management and responsibility for their work.
We encourage pupils to approach challenges with resilience and perseverance, understanding that mistakes are part of the learning process.
Our moral compass sits at the heart of everything we do. We encourage curiosity, effective communication, reflection and continuous improvement as children grow academically, socially and emotionally.
Year 3 marks an exciting step as pupils move into Key Stage Two. At Elloughton Primary School, we support children through this transition with a carefully planned programme that helps them adapt confidently to new routines and expectations.
Children begin to develop greater independence in their learning, building key skills such as organisation, time management and responsibility for their work.
We encourage pupils to approach challenges with resilience and perseverance, understanding that mistakes are part of the learning process.
Our moral compass sits at the heart of everything we do. We encourage curiosity, effective communication, reflection and continuous improvement as children grow academically, socially and emotionally.
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Our Year 3 and Year 4 classes are organised as mixed-age classes. This means that children may be taught in a class with a mix of Year 3 and Year 4 pupils, or at times in a class made up of a single year group, depending on cohort organisation.
The curriculum is carefully planned over a two-year cycle to ensure full coverage of the National Curriculum. This ensures that all children access the same high-quality learning, with knowledge and skills building progressively over time, regardless of the class they are in. Reading
Reading is the gateway to all learning. Strong reading skills allow children to access the wider curriculum, develop vocabulary and build a lifelong love of books. Reading continues to play a central role in learning in Year 3. Children read regularly across the curriculum and during whole class reading lessons, morning activities and independent reading time. During reading lessons, pupils explore challenging and engaging texts that develop their comprehension and analytical skills. Teachers also read aloud to the class so children experience a wide range of genres and hear high-quality reading modelled by staff. As pupils move into Key Stage Two, they begin developing a wider range of comprehension skills. These include:
Children who require additional support with reading may access the Little Wandle Rapid Catch-Up programme. This targeted phonics intervention supports Key Stage Two pupils who need extra help with decoding, fluency and reading confidence, allowing them to access the wider curriculum successfully. We believe reading should be an enjoyable experience that opens the mind to new knowledge, imagination and possibilities. Suggested Texts for Year 3 Pupils For more reading suggestions for pupils in LKS2, please click here:
If your child is a reluctant reader, please find text suggestions here: For picture books for LKS2 readers, please click here: To encourage your child to read widely (not always the same author or series) please find ‘branching out’ suggestions here: |
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Writing
In Year 3, children build on the writing foundations developed in Key Stage One. Pupils begin to develop a clearer understanding of audience and purpose while continuing to strengthen their grammar, sentence structure and vocabulary.
Children write across a range of genres including fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Through carefully planned writing units, pupils learn how to organise ideas, develop sentences and use punctuation more effectively.
Discussion, planning and editing are important parts of the writing process, helping children to reflect on their work and improve their writing over time.
In Year 3, children build on the writing foundations developed in Key Stage One. Pupils begin to develop a clearer understanding of audience and purpose while continuing to strengthen their grammar, sentence structure and vocabulary.
Children write across a range of genres including fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Through carefully planned writing units, pupils learn how to organise ideas, develop sentences and use punctuation more effectively.
Discussion, planning and editing are important parts of the writing process, helping children to reflect on their work and improve their writing over time.
Spelling
In Year 3, spelling becomes more complex as children explore a wider range of spelling rules and patterns.
Each week, pupils focus on a specific spelling rule or pattern. During spelling lessons, children explore words in depth, looking at phonics patterns, syllables, morphology and etymology to deepen their understanding.
Children practise their spellings regularly using Spelling Shed and are encouraged to apply their spelling knowledge in their written work.
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Spelling Curriculum
In Year 3, spelling becomes more complex as children explore a wider range of spelling rules and patterns.
Each week, pupils focus on a specific spelling rule or pattern. During spelling lessons, children explore words in depth, looking at phonics patterns, syllables, morphology and etymology to deepen their understanding.
Children practise their spellings regularly using Spelling Shed and are encouraged to apply their spelling knowledge in their written work.
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Spelling Curriculum
Mathematics
n Year 3, children deepen their understanding of number, shape and measure through engaging and practical learning experiences.
Following the White Rose Maths approach, concepts are introduced step by step so that pupils can build strong understanding and make connections between different areas of mathematics.
Children are introduced to more formal written methods for calculation and focus on developing fluency in the 4 and 8 times tables in preparation for the Year 4 multiplication check.
Problem-solving and reasoning are key parts of mathematics learning, encouraging pupils to explain their thinking and apply their skills in real-life contexts.
To support learning at home, children are encouraged to access DoodleMaths and Times Table Rockstars regularly to develop fluency and confidence with number facts.
Useful links
nrich.maths.org provides free rich tasks, problem‐solving, puzzles etc. for ages 3-18. Great for building mathematical thinking for all ages.
mathszone.co.uk offers a wide variety of interactive maths games & problem solving, covering tables, geometry, fractions, etc. Useful across Reception, KS1 and KS2.
ICT Games includes games linked to KS1 & KS2 curriculums; with many simpler ones for younger children too.
n Year 3, children deepen their understanding of number, shape and measure through engaging and practical learning experiences.
Following the White Rose Maths approach, concepts are introduced step by step so that pupils can build strong understanding and make connections between different areas of mathematics.
Children are introduced to more formal written methods for calculation and focus on developing fluency in the 4 and 8 times tables in preparation for the Year 4 multiplication check.
Problem-solving and reasoning are key parts of mathematics learning, encouraging pupils to explain their thinking and apply their skills in real-life contexts.
To support learning at home, children are encouraged to access DoodleMaths and Times Table Rockstars regularly to develop fluency and confidence with number facts.
Useful links
nrich.maths.org provides free rich tasks, problem‐solving, puzzles etc. for ages 3-18. Great for building mathematical thinking for all ages.
mathszone.co.uk offers a wide variety of interactive maths games & problem solving, covering tables, geometry, fractions, etc. Useful across Reception, KS1 and KS2.
ICT Games includes games linked to KS1 & KS2 curriculums; with many simpler ones for younger children too.
Year 3 Maths Curriculum Map
Our Curriculum
Year 3/4 Long Term Plan Cycle A
Year 3/4 Long Term Plan Cycle B
Wider Curriculum
Our curriculum in Lower Key Stage Two is designed to develop the whole child and encourage curiosity about the world around them.
Through engaging topics, practical learning opportunities, trips and visitors, pupils experience a broad and balanced curriculum. These experiences help develop cultural capital and deepen children’s understanding of the world.
In Year 3, children visit Raywell for a residential, developing confidence, independence and teamwork through outdoor activities.
Supporting All Learners
At Elloughton Primary School, we recognise that children develop at different rates and may require different levels of support or challenge.
Teachers carefully scaffold learning to support pupils who need additional guidance while also providing opportunities for deeper thinking and challenge for those ready to extend their learning.
Targeted interventions may include reading support, phonics catch-up, mathematics support or handwriting development to help ensure every pupil makes strong progress.
Working in Partnership with Parents
We value strong partnerships with families and encourage parents to support learning at home.
Children are encouraged to read regularly, practise spellings and access learning platforms such as DoodleMaths and Times Table Rockstars to support their learning.
Parents are invited to take part in school events and learning opportunities throughout the year to celebrate children’s achievements and share their learning journey.
Year 3/4 Long Term Plan Cycle A
Year 3/4 Long Term Plan Cycle B
Wider Curriculum
Our curriculum in Lower Key Stage Two is designed to develop the whole child and encourage curiosity about the world around them.
Through engaging topics, practical learning opportunities, trips and visitors, pupils experience a broad and balanced curriculum. These experiences help develop cultural capital and deepen children’s understanding of the world.
In Year 3, children visit Raywell for a residential, developing confidence, independence and teamwork through outdoor activities.
Supporting All Learners
At Elloughton Primary School, we recognise that children develop at different rates and may require different levels of support or challenge.
Teachers carefully scaffold learning to support pupils who need additional guidance while also providing opportunities for deeper thinking and challenge for those ready to extend their learning.
Targeted interventions may include reading support, phonics catch-up, mathematics support or handwriting development to help ensure every pupil makes strong progress.
Working in Partnership with Parents
We value strong partnerships with families and encourage parents to support learning at home.
Children are encouraged to read regularly, practise spellings and access learning platforms such as DoodleMaths and Times Table Rockstars to support their learning.
Parents are invited to take part in school events and learning opportunities throughout the year to celebrate children’s achievements and share their learning journey.
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Online Safety
We regularly teach children the importance of staying safe online. Through lessons and discussions, pupils learn how to make safe choices and understand how to respond if they encounter something that worries them online.
Each year we take part in Safer Internet Day to help children develop the knowledge, resilience and confidence needed to navigate the digital world safely.
By clicking on the link below you will see more about Internet Safety at Elloughton.
Recommended Websites
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/zbr9wmn
We regularly teach children the importance of staying safe online. Through lessons and discussions, pupils learn how to make safe choices and understand how to respond if they encounter something that worries them online.
Each year we take part in Safer Internet Day to help children develop the knowledge, resilience and confidence needed to navigate the digital world safely.
By clicking on the link below you will see more about Internet Safety at Elloughton.
Recommended Websites
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/zbr9wmn
