Year 7 & 8

Social skills

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Accelerated Reader

Class reader

Reading to an adult

• Develop ability to speak confidently and effectively and use discussion in order to learn
• Develop the habit of reading and reading with fluency and understanding
• Develop vocabulary range
• Develop knowledge of and skills in writing, refining their drafting skills and developing resilience to write at length

• Extend understanding of the number system and place value
• Select and use appropriate calculation strategies to solve increasingly complex problems
• Develop mathematical knowledge and use of formal mathematical knowledge to interpret and solve problems
• Build confidence when working mathematically

• Ask questions and develop a line of enquiry to make predictions
• Select, plan and carry out the most appropriate types of scientific enquiries to test predictions
• Make and record observations and measurements using a range of methods
• Present reasoned explanations and conclusions

• Cook a repertoire of predominantly savoury dishes so that they are able to feed themselves and others a healthy and varied diet
• Become competent in a range of cooking techniques

• Develop and communicate design ideas
• Select from and use specialist tools, techniques, processes, equipment and machinery precisely
• Test, evaluate and refine their ideas and products

• Use a range of techniques and media, including painting, printing and drawing
• Develop creativity, curiosity, initiative, critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration
• Analyse and evaluate own work to strengthen the visual impact or applications of their work

• Take part in outdoor and adventurous activities which present intellectual and physical challenges and be encouraged to work in a team, building on trust and developing skills to solve problems, either individually or as a group.

• Understanding and apply a range of key concepts to team and individual sports
• Participating in physical activity and sports for sustained periods
• Developing technical performance in a range of sports
• Engage in competitive sports

• Build self confidence
• Develop a sense of identity and self-awareness
• Develop an understanding of empathy, resilience and emotional intelligence
• Develop healthy relationships and a sense of wellbeing

• Develop an understanding of risk and the knowledge and skills necessary to make safe and informed decisions; including online safety
• Develop an understanding of healthy relationships
• Develop an understanding of physical health (including puberty) and mental wellbeing and the importance of making positive choices for themselves