At Oswald Road Primary School we aim to provide the highest quality care and education for all our children thereby giving them a strong foundation for their future learning. We create a safe and happy environment with motivating and enjoyable learning experiences that enable children to become confident and independent. We value the individual child and work alongside parents, carers and others to meet their needs and help every child to reach their full potential.
Year 2 is an exciting one. We always notice a huge difference from the new children who arrive in September to the ones we say goodbye to in July. Throughout the year, as well as having lots of fun, we make sure the children are prepared to make the move upstairs to Key Stage 2.
What I love about Oswald Road…
It is such a welcoming, friendly and inclusive school. I love celebrating different events and special days with our children and seeing how excited they are to participate!
Things I like to do in my spare time…
I enjoy hiking and exploring with my family, gardening, playing the piano, dancing, reading and playing Kubb.
What I love about Oswald Road…
The supportive, welcoming and happy environment that is created by all of the staff and children.
What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
Spending time with my friends and family, particularly watching and playing lots of different sports with my 3 boys
Curriculum-Overview-Year-2-25-26
If you have any questions about our curriculum please contact our Headteacher, Deborah Howard, to pass on to the Curriculum Lead.
You can view the PowerPoint from the ‘Welcome to Yeargroup’ meeting, held in September 2025, by clicking here.
Click here to view the Year 2 spellings.
We begin the year by reviewing Phase 5 phonics including alternative spellings following the ELS (Essential Letters and Sounds Programme). When the children are ready, they move on to the NNS (No Nonsense Spelling Framework). Here we look at different spelling patterns and useful ways of remembering them.
We begin the year by reviewing Phase 5 phonics including alternative spellings following the ELS (Essential Letters and Sounds Programme). When the children are ready, they move on to the NNS (No Nonsense Spelling Framework). Here we look at different spelling patterns and useful ways of remembering them.
We have interventions for children who need them, to revisit sounds where required.
Click here to view our recent Phonics Workshop PowerPoint
Some children in Year 2 may still need support with phonics acquisition. The following links demonstrate how all the sounds that they are taught are pronounced:
Reading information…
Oxford Owl e-Books
To go hand in hand with the ELS scheme, sometimes books will be set by teachers on Oxford Owl and this is an e-book. To access these books, you will need to log into Oxford Owl with your child’s details as provided. All children have access, however this is most relevant to Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 children. While e-books could be set as book band books, they are also available for general reading pleasure school wide. Click here for more information about Oxford Owl e-Books.
Every child should read to an adult at home every day (this is the most valuable help you can give your child).
You may find the following documents helpful when reading with your child:
Reading Comprehension Parent Handout
Reading Comprehension Bookmark
Please visit our policies page for our latest Homework Policy.
Homework summary:
The children require shorts/leggings and t-shirts for gym and dance (indoor PE) and clothing suitable for outdoor exercise (eg. jogging bottoms and hoodie) for outdoor PE. These are to be worn in to school on the allocated PE days. The guidelines say that children should be barefoot for gym and dance but we would ask that they wear sensible footwear for outdoor games and warm clothes in the winter. Please name your child’s clothing.
Please make sure your child’s name is on their lunchbox.
Coats and bags should be put on the pegs outside of the classroom (Mrs Williams’s class pegs are inside the classroom). Please name your child’s coat.
Year 2 children are to line up on the pitches and the teacher will walk them into class at 8:35am. Children arriving after their line but before 8:40am will need to walk to class by themselves.
Drop-Off: 8.30am (lines go in at 8:35am)
Pick-Up: 3:15pm
Our PPA (Planning, Preparation and Assessment) time will be on Friday afternoon and covered by Hayley Howells, Daniel Larkin and Ben Caldwell.
There is always a member of staff with a relevant Paediatric First Aid Qualification in each of the classrooms and an up-to-date first aid box is kept on the premises at all times. Minor accidents are recorded on a secure online system.
Please inform us if your child contracts an infectious illness/disease or if they have any other medical problems that we should be aware of as soon as possible. We are unable to accept children who are ill. Please do not send them for 48 hours after sickness and/or diarrhoea. Any child suffering from an infectious disease should be kept home from school for the appropriate period of time advised by the doctor.
The Reception staff will keep up-to-date records on children’s health (eg. allergies). If your child needs medication, you will need to complete the relevant consent forms and hand in medication via the school office- please speak to your child’s teacher. Please also visit our policies page to read the Supporting Pupils at School with Medical Conditions Policy.
There are no upcoming events.
Oswald Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. We require all staff, volunteers and visitors to share the commitment. For more information and resources, view our safeguarding page by clicking here.
Please visit our policies page to read our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
To contact our Safeguarding Team, please email d.wealleans@oswaldroad.manchester.sch.uk or a.clifton@oswaldroad.manchester.sch.uk
Our Safeguarding Page also features lots of useful resources on Online Safety, including information about the ‘Report Harmful Content’ button shown below.
