Year 6
Year Six
At St. Helen’s we are committed to developing the whole child through a broad and balanced curriculum. The children study a wide range of subjects from maths and English to cookery and forest schools.
Supporting Learning at Home
In year 6 the children are expected to progress towards being an independent learner, but for some homework projects, such as science experiments, parental help is essential.
The children are given an hour of maths and English homework each week, as well as spellings to learn and a reading record to fill in.
We hope the children read widely and for pleasure, to help them the children will always have a reading book borrowed from the class library.
Homework is provided to your child every week. This homework links to work that they have been doing in class. Children have access to GSuite accounts; and as we move with the times homework in KS2 will be more increasingly set through this electronic platform. Please therefore refer to the GSuite Parent Guide to increase your confidence with how to use it when engaging with home learning. Please click here for the guide.
Year Six Expectations
The children in year 6 are assessed in two ways. In all subjects, the children are given a teacher assessment. This happens throughout the year to ensure all children are making progress. The children’s attainment is measured as Working Towards the Standard (WTS), Working At the Standard (EXS) and working at Greater Depth (GDS).
The Children also take national exams (SATs) in reading; grammar punctuation and spelling; and maths. Teacher assessments for writing and science are also sent to a national agency.
| Exam scaled score | SATs grade |
| 80 - 89 | Has not met the year 6 standard (HNM) |
| 90 - 99 | Working towards the year 6 standard (WTS) |
| 100 - 114 | Working at the expected year 6 standard (EXS) |
| 115 - 120 | Working at greater depth within the year 6 standard (GDS) |
Useful Links
English Links
Literacyshed
Website: https://www.literacyshed.com/
Description: Fantastic selection of reading, spelling and writing activities.
BBC Bitesize
Website: www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks1bitesize
Description: This website is packed with games and activities to support your child's learning in school.
Maths Links
Active Learn
Website: www.activelearnprimary.co.uk/planning#abacus
Description: Use your child’s login to access lots of fun and interactive games.
ICT games
Website: www.ictgames.com/resources.html
Description: A selection of fun games to support mathematical skills.
