Year Four 2025 - 2026

Welcome back to school Year 4! We hope you had a fantastic summer and are excited for the learning and fun we have planned this year.

Homework:

Homework will now be uploaded weekly online via Learning By Questions (LBQ). This will be set on a Friday and should be completed by the following Wednesday. Each child has been given their login details for all online platforms, which can be found in the back of their reading records.

Times Tables check:

At the end of year 4, pupils will sit the Times Tables Check set by the Department for Education. This test is completed online and will take place in school. It consists of 25 questions from the 2-12 times tables, and children will have 6 seconds to answer each question.

It is extremely important that children continue to practise their times tables regularly at home, and we will also be doing lots of practise in school.

Reading:

We will be using Accelerated Reader throughout the year to assess your child’s reading level. Children will have access to online quizzes both in school and at home to complete once they have read a book. During the first week we will complete a baseline test to determine their current reading level.

To support your child, we kindly ask that you listen to them read regularly at home and ask questions to check their understanding before children complete their online quizzes.

Weekly Routine:

Wednesday – Homework should be completed online via LBQ by Wednesday of each week.

Thursday – Swimming takes place on Thursday afternoons at the Aquatic Centre on Oxford Road. Please ensure your child has the correct swimming kit and a towel. Transport to and from the pool is provided.

Friday – P.E will take place on a Friday morning and is led by Manchester City coaches. Every child is expected to participate and must have the correct P.E. kit (white t-shirt, black shorts/ leggings and P.E pumps). All P.E kits should stay in school.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask.

Thankyou for your support and cooperation. Here is to a happy and successful year in Year 4!

Miss Furey and Ms Johnson

Curriculum