Spring 1- 2026

This is everything we covered in Spring 1. Ask your child what they can remember about these topics?

Week 1: What role will reading play in our future?

News story: The National Year of Reading 2026 is a special year across the UK, created to help children and grown-ups enjoy reading more. 

British Value Link: Mutual Respect and Tolerance

Week 2: Can famous people help others make good choices?

News story: Famous online creators have come together at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai to talk about how their influence affects people around the world. 

British Value Link: Individual Liberty

Week 3: Can awards encourage people to help others and care for the world?

News story: Recently, a new award, called the Jane Goodall Earth Medal, has been created to celebrate people who work to help others and care for the world.

British Value Link: Mutual Respect and Tolerance

Week 4:  Does how we behave matter as much as how well we play?

News story: The Football Association (FA) has published a review looking at behaviour in football across England.

British Value Link: Rule of Law

Week 5: Does seeing yourself in a toy or story help you feel like you belong?

News story:A toy company called Mattel has released a new Barbie doll designed to represent people who have autism, with features such as a fidget spinner and noise-cancelling headphones.

British Value Link: Individual Liberty

Week 6: Should children have social media?

News story: The government in the UK is considering new rules to help keep children safe online through consultation on whether children under 16 should be allowed to use social media.

British Value Link: Rule of Law