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Brecknock Primary School

Brecknock Primary School is a primary school in London for ages 2 to 11.

Daily practice for Brecknock Primary School pupils

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At a glance

Type
Community school, run by the council
Ages
2 to 11
Pupils
282
Who it's for
Boys and girls
Address
Cliff Villas, London, NW1 9AL
Phone
02074 856334

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What each year group is learning

From Brecknock Primary School's curriculum maps.

Reception

Maths
Learning number rhymes and counting to 5. Exploring how numbers within 5 are composed and comparing sets. Telling the time of day, positional language and sequencing events. Learning the days of the week and months of the year. Composition of 3, 4 and 5 and matching numerals to quantities. Subitising and counting how many there are altogether. Composing numbers to 5 and comparing quantities. Measuring mass, capacity, length and height. Doubles, odd and even numbers and ordering numbers. Counting sequence, cardinality and ordinality and counting beyond 20. Recognising and sorting objects by their similarities, differences and attributes. Counting larger sets, actions and sounds and using 10-frames. Comparing quantities and developing a sense of magnitude. Understanding one more and one less within 10. Subitising and using a Rekenrek. Number bonds within 5 and 10. Composition of numbers to 10 and number patterns
English
Learning key vocabulary and using talk in role play with peers. Answering who, what, where and when questions. Key vocabulary and talk through role play and sentence stems. Retelling traditional tales using texts and story maps and roleplaying characters. Developing discussion and presentation skills through talk with peers. Learning and using key vocabulary and answering why questions. Writing adventure stories, postcards and creature fact files. Learning and using key vocabulary and tenses in talk. Listening carefully in small group discussions
Reading
Listening to key texts such as The Friendship Bench and All Are Welcome. Key texts such as The Best Diwali Ever and Heroes Who Help Us
Writing
Using a modified tripod grip to hold a pencil. Writing festival lists, cards, posters, incident reports and letters. Story writing, wanted posters and postcards. Writing adventure stories, postcards, creature fact files and local Just So stories. Little Wandle non-cursive letter formation and using a tripod grip. Writing self-reflective autobiographies and wish stories
Phonics
Phase 2 phonics and an introduction to wordless books. Little Wandle Phase 2 letters and sounds. Phase 2 and 3 letter sounds and reading. Phase 3 phonics. Little Wandle phase 4. Phase 4 graphemes and revision of Phases 2 and 3
Science
Respecting and caring for the natural environment and living things. Reciting seasons and weather changes. Naming and discussing the seasons. Identifying and labelling parts of plants and seasons. Learning that animals live in different habitats. Life cycles of living things and what plants need to survive. Exploring the properties of materials and different forces. Investigating objects and materials using all their senses. Observing boats floating and magnets attracting. Seasonal change and patterns
History
Using vocabulary for past, present and future and naming days of the week. Past, present and future of scooters and other transport. Families' greatest achievements, past and present
Geography
Understanding that maps show places. Learning about living in London and reading local maps. Reading world maps and locating the UK. Studying local area transport maps and routes. Local area and school changes in living memory. Comparing schools in city, countryside and contrasting countries. Mapping and drawing the immediate environment
Art
Exploring art resources, mark making and printing with a variety of objects. Exploring primary colours and how colours can be changed. Painting and mixing inspired by fireworks and printing wrapping paper. Making Lunar New Year lanterns and dragons. Collage and the work of Matisse. Painting, printing, collage and mask making of animals and habitats. Portraits by Andy Warhol and self-portraits showing emotions
Design and technology
Designing and making masks and costumes. Making masks of story characters. Using small tools and techniques such as joining with tabs, weaving and fastenings. Holding scissors correctly and exploring different ways of cutting. Designing and making a healthy dish with seasonal produce
Music
Singing and percussion, learning songs with movement, Makaton and other languages. Action songs. Drumming and percussion. African drumming lessons. Singing and percussion performance skills
PE
Developing ball skills such as rolling, throwing, catching, bouncing and kicking. Developing gross motor skills through climbing, assault courses and scooters. Fundamental movement skills, teamwork and playing games against an opponent. Dance, including using space safely and travelling movements. Net games, including throwing, catching, hitting a ball and scoring points. Yoga and making simple body shapes. Developing balance when riding a scooter and a bike. Exploring body shapes and travelling skills in gymnastics. Developing running, changing direction, throwing, catching, striking, balancing and jumping in games. Practising taking turns, teamwork and simple game rules. Object control and coordination with Arsenal
RE
Learning about what happens at Christmas and Diwali. Celebrating festivals such as Easter and Holi. Concept of specialness and special times in Judaism
PSHE
Learning class routines, the class charter and setting goals. Identifying people in their class and how they are similar or different. Learning how to be kind to others and keep clean. Identifying people in families and at school and where to get help. Beginning to talk about feelings. Keeping clean, healthy and safe, including the NSPCC PANTS rule. Managing personal needs and routines with growing independence. Keeping safe, celebrating similarities and differences and managing feelings. Turn-taking, sharing, empathy and healthy food choices. Selecting emotional regulation tools using Zones of Regulation. Solving small conflicts and waiting for turns in independent play. The importance of an active lifestyle. Identifying basic feelings and beginning to understand how others feel. Recognising emotions and reflecting on behaviour choices. Explaining what a healthy lifestyle is and how to keep clean. Exploring gender stereotypes in the context of transport. Zones of Regulation and being assertive while considering others' feelings. Preparing for the transition to Year 1
Other
Learning about their own family, similarities and differences and customs. Learning key vocabulary and presenting talk through roleplay and choral speaking. Giving opinions and reasons and using conjunctions in explanatory talk. Asking and answering who, what, where, when and why questions. Following simple two-part instructions. Fine motor skills, including letter formation and pencil grip. Learning about unfamiliar occupations through roleplay. Understanding families and belonging and that people come from different places. Knowing there are 12 months in a year and their order. Handwriting using Little Wandle non-cursive letter formation

Year 1

Maths
Composition of numbers within 10 and the linear number system. Counting to 100 and just over 100. Odd and even numbers and the composition of 6, 8 and 10. Using equality and inequality symbols to compare expressions. Partitioning numbers to 5 using bar models. Composing block pattern images and identifying 2D shapes within 3D shapes. Composition of numbers 7 to 9 and partitioning numbers. Combining parts to make a whole and explaining the equals sign. Partitioning numbers within 10. Doubling and halving, linking two equal parts. Odd and even numbers, one more and one less. Addition and subtraction facts within 10 and calculating within 20
English
Writing shopping lists, questions for shopkeepers, shop addresses and item descriptions. Writing a recount of a trip to the High Street. Writing a narrative recount, an animal migration fact file and migration poetry. Writing adventure stories to entertain. Writing STEAM speeches to persuade
Phonics
Little Wandle phase 4 and 5 phonics. Phase 5 graphemes
Science
Seasonal changes from summer to autumn. Distinguishing between an object and the material it is made from. Naming everyday materials such as wood, plastic, glass, metal, water and rock. Observing seasonal changes from autumn to winter. Distinguishing objects from the materials they are made of and grouping materials by properties. Identifying everyday materials such as wood, plastic, glass, metal, water and rock. Classifying animal migration and why trends change over time. Identifying and naming basic parts of the human body and associated senses. Comparing common animals and classifying them as carnivores, herbivores and omnivores. Observing seasonal weather changes and their effect on animals and humans. Basic parts of the human body and the senses. Comparing common animals and classifying carnivores, herbivores and omnivores. Spring seasonal changes and their effect on animals and humans
History
Changes to the local high street within living memory. Similarities and differences between ways of life in different periods
Geography
Using compass directions and locational language to describe features and routes on maps. Using simple compass directions and understanding hot and cold parts of the world. Locating globally significant places, continents and oceans. Using compass directions N, S, E, W on maps. Identifying human and physical features on a map. Basic vocabulary for physical features in local environment and animal migration
Computing
Identifying a computer and using a mouse and keyboard to type and edit. Creating digital paintings inspired by artists. Early programming concepts and moving a robot. Predicting program outcomes and introductory algorithms. Grouping, counting, describing and comparing data
Art
Junk modelling sculpture. Sketching animals and using different drawing materials
Design and technology
Choosing and joining materials for junk modelling. Designing and making a vehicle with working wheels and axles
Music
Turn taking, ensemble and performance skills. Two-part singing and developing knowledge of pitch
PE
Throwing, catching, rolling, kicking and stopping a ball. Fundamental movements such as balance, jumping, hopping, running, skipping and changing direction. Counting to music and linking actions into short dance phrases. Basic gymnastic actions such as jumping, rolling, balancing and travelling. Basic gymnastics skills on the floor and low apparatus. Attacking and defending skills in invasion games. Team games with simple tactics for attacking and defending. Striking a ball with hands and a racket
RE
Symbols important to religious and other groups and a Christian baptism service. How and why Christians celebrate Christmas and why people give gifts. What it means to belong to Sikhi. How children are welcomed into the Sikh tradition. Identity and relationships with family and friends. The idea of forgiveness. Customs and traditions in families
PSHE
Choosing important rights for a shared class charter. How medicines support healthy living and personal hygiene. Personal information and identifying people who keep me safe

Read on 11 November 2026 from the school's Reception page and the school's Year 1 page. The maps: Autumn 1 Curriculum Leaflet, Autumn 2 Curriculum Leaflet, Spring 1 Curriculum Leaflet, Spring 2 Curriculum Leaflet, Summer 1 Curriculum Leaflet, Summer 2 Curriculum Leaflet, Autumn 1 Curriculum Leaflet, Autumn 2 Curriculum Leaflet, Spring 1 Curriculum Leaflet, Spring 2 Curriculum Leaflet.

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