Year 4

We extend a warm welcome to you and your child as they begin Year 4. This year offers a valuable opportunity to consolidate and extend prior learning from Year 3, laying the groundwork for transition to the upper school.

This page is designed to provide you with all you need to know about the Year 4 curriculum for each term through our subject-specific knowledge organisers and the end of year expectations for Year 4 pupils in reading, writing and maths. You will also find details about home learning expectations and how you can continue to support your child’s progress.

Here’s to a fantastic year of learning and discovery!

Knowledge Organisers

  • Knowledge Organisers - Autumn
  • Knowledge Organisers - Spring
  • Knowledge Organisers - Summer

    • End of Year Expectations

  • End of Year Expectations

    • Multiplication Check Information

  • Information for Parents - Multiplication Tables Check

    • Home Learning

    Reading

    All children at Elmhurst are expected to read aloud to an adult at least 4 times a week. Reading sessions must be recorded in reading records by an adult and books changed regularly to ensure children’s reading fluency, comprehension and exposure to different texts progresses. Children are encouraged to use the local library service and communicate with their adults and peers about reading preferences and recommendations. Our aim at Elmhurst is to develop and maintain regular reading habits that children continue throughout their lives.

    Times Tables

    Children are expected to know their times tables for quick recall up to 12×12 by the end of Year 4 and are tested in the Multiplication Tables Check. MTC is a statutory Key Stage 2 assessment, to ensure the times tables knowledge of pupils in Year 4 is at the expected level. To support children in this key area of the curriculum and to prepare them for the test, they are expected to practice their times tables daily at home. This can be supported through our online subscription to Times Table Rockstars. Look out for our year group and whole school competitions throughout the year!

    Spellings

    Spellings are set online each week on Spelling Shed, where children learn specific spelling patterns and practise them through a range of games and activities. Children are expected to rehearse these spelling patterns at home.