Context for Learning

2026 - 2027 Context for Learning

Autumn1

Nursery What makes me who i am?
Reception What is a journey?
Y1 How is my childhood different from my parents and grandparents?
Y2 How and why do people explore the world?
Y3 What was life like in Ancient Egypt?
Y4 What is the legacy of the Ancient Greeks?
Y5 How do plant and animal life cycles compare?
Y6 How did the Second World War affect children?

2025 - 2026 Context for Learning

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Nursery What do we know about the number 3?
Reception If it's not a box, what is it?
Y1 How do people celebrate with light?
Y2 What are the qualities of a hero?
Y3 What can rocks and fossils tell us about the Earth's past?
Y4 What is the impact of migration on London?
Y5 Why do we explore space?
Y6 How are living things adapted to their environment?

Spring 1

Nursery What do we learn from stories?
Reception Why is it important to eat healthy food?
Year 1 How have toys and games changed over time?
Year 2 How can we protect our oceans?
Year 3 Where does our food come from?
Year 4 Is plastic always fantastic?
Year 5 How has the Isle of Dogs changed since the 1800s?
Year 6 What made AD 900 in Baghdad a Golden Age?

Spring 2

Nursery How do we make a pattern?
Reception What makes us afraid?
Year 1 Why is the rainforest important?
Year 2 What was life like for Victorian children?
Year 3 How did people live in Britain during the Stone Age?
Year 4 How does food keep us healthy?
Year 5 How are rivers important to the way we live?
Year 6 How did London change during the 1800s?

Summer 1

Nursery What is a farm?
Reception How do plants grow?
Year 1 What makes a good ruler?
Year 2 How did the 'Great Fire' change London?
Year 3 Why should we protect local wildlife?
Year 4 Why do natural disasters occur?
Year 5 What was the impact of the Roman invasion of Britain?
Year 6 How did London change during the 1800s?

Summer 2

Nursery Where do we find water?
Reception Who can I be?
Year 1 How has the Tower of London changed over time?
Year 2 How has flight changed over time?
Year 3 What makes a great athlete?
Year 4 Were the Vikings raiders or settlers?
Year 5 How has the power of the monarch changed over time?
Year 6 How can we bring change in the world?