Year 6

Mr Winchester (Class Teacher)

Mrs Chan, Mrs Lorek, Mrs Read and Miss Sweeney (Support Staff)

Year 6 Homework Grid – Autumn 2026
Year 6 Intent
Year 5 Reading Spine – 2026-27
Year 6 Reading Intent
Year 6 Meet the Teacher

Year 6 have an exciting and busy Autumn Term ahead as they settle into life at the top of the school. Throughout the term, the children will be encouraged to approach their learning with enthusiasm, independence and confidence, while embracing the additional responsibilities and opportunities that come with being the oldest pupils at Manland.

In Reading, we are enjoying Skellig by David Almond. This mysterious and intriguing story provides plenty of opportunities for the children to develop their comprehension skills. We are focusing particularly on inference, encouraging the children to use clues and evidence from the text to understand what the author is suggesting without always telling us directly. We are also developing reading fluency and expression, thinking carefully about how our voices can communicate meaning, mood and emotion.

In English, we are exploring the different ways writers create suspense and keep their readers hooked. The children are examining a range of texts to identify the vocabulary, sentence structures and techniques authors use to build tension before applying these ideas to their own writing. Later in the term, the children will also have the opportunity to use their creativity when producing non-chronological reports about an invented planet, allowing their imaginations to run wild while continuing to develop their skills as confident and purposeful writers.

In Maths, we are beginning by strengthening our understanding of place value before moving on to the four operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Throughout the term, we will explore common factors and multiples, divisibility rules, square and cube numbers, as well as both short and long division. A particular focus will be on choosing the most efficient method for different calculations and being able to explain and justify our mathematical reasoning.

In Science, we are learning about Living Things and Their Habitats as well as Electricity. Both topics provide plenty of opportunities for investigation and scientific enquiry. The children will be encouraged to ask thoughtful questions, make predictions, investigate ideas and use their findings to develop their scientific knowledge and understanding.

In RE, we are considering the question: “What is the best way for a Muslim to show commitment to God?” We will explore what commitment means, why showing commitment can sometimes be challenging and how the Five Pillars of Islam help to guide the lives of Muslims. The children will also have opportunities to make connections with examples of commitment in their own lives.

In History, our focus is on the British Empire. We will explore how and why the Empire grew, examine the role of the East India Company and consider the different factors that eventually led to its decline. Throughout the topic, the children will be encouraged to ask questions, examine evidence and consider different perspectives while developing an understanding of some important and sensitive aspects of British and world history.

In Art, we are studying Pablo Picasso and the Cubist movement. The children will explore Picasso’s distinctive approach to art before using his work as inspiration for their own Cubist self-portraits. This provides a fantastic opportunity for the children to demonstrate creativity, individuality and imagination.

In Computing, we are developing our understanding of blogging using Purple Mash. The children will explore what blogs are, how they are used and what makes an effective blog post. They will have opportunities to create and contribute to their own blogs, considering their audience and purpose when selecting appropriate content and presenting their ideas. We will also explore how to communicate responsibly online, including the importance of appropriate comments and considering what information is suitable to share. This will help the children develop both their digital literacy and their understanding of how online communication can be used safely and effectively.

There is also plenty to look forward to beyond our classroom learning. Year 6 will have the opportunity to take on important leadership responsibilities through our Pupil Parliament and House Captain elections. The children will prepare speeches, share their ideas and take part in the democratic process as we elect our Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, MPs and House Captains. These opportunities will allow the children to develop their confidence, leadership skills and sense of responsibility within the school community.

As the term progresses, we also have our class assembly, Christingle and Prospective Parent Mornings to look forward to, alongside all of the excitement that comes with the build-up to Christmas.

It promises to be an incredibly busy and rewarding Autumn Term for Year 6. We are looking forward to seeing the children embrace the challenges and opportunities ahead, continue to grow in confidence and independence, and make the most of their final year at Manland.