Spring 1

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

Week 1: What do you know about birds?

News story: Birdwatch 2025 is an annual UK-wide citizen science project, held in January, in which people help gather data to support the work of scientists.

British Value Link: Rule of Law

Week 2: What do you love most about where you live?

News story: Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that building new homes is a 'top priority.' The government has announced changes to planning rules, aiming to make it easier to build homes in the countryside.

British Value Link: Democracy

Week 3: What do you enjoy watching or playing on a screen?

News story: The UK government’s culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has written to videosharing platforms, such as YouTube and TikTok, asking them to actively share more educational content for children.

British Value Link: Rule of Law

Week 4:  What problems can the weather cause?

News story: New data has shown that 2024 was the Earth's hottest year on record, warming by 1.5°C.

British Value Link: Democracy

Week 5: How do you become the best at a sport?

News story: Tennis player Emma Raducanu has revealed that she would like to meet darts champion Luke Littler after stating her respect for his recent achievement in becoming a world darts champion.

British Value Link: Individual Liberty

Week 6:  Would you like to climb a mountain?

News story: The Nepalese government has announced that, from September, climbers aiming for the world’s highest mountain will have to pay just over £12,000 ($15,000) during the main climbing season

British Value Link: Mutual Respect & Tolerance