LIFE SKILLS

Year 1

Year 2

• Put their coat on independently and fasten Dress independently for p.e.
• Hang up coats and book bags
• Put work into book bag at the end of the day, independently
• Empty book bag at home
• Look after their own things – jumper, p.e. kit, shoes, coat, hat (items need to be labelled with their name)
• Understand hygiene and be able to wash hands independently
• Make healthy food choices and use knife and fork independently
• Eat fruit appropriately, peel bananas, oranges
• Understand the value of different coins and notes
•  Can use scissors safely and with good control
• Can hold a pencil in a tripod grip
• Can write their full name
• Understand stranger danger
• Understand that some strangers can be helpful – police, firefighters, teachers
• Speak clearly in a group

• Listen to a partner, a group, whole class
• Be able to speak to adults and children clearly and appropriately
• Use the internet safely with a grown up
• Understand why it is important to recycle and help with recycling around the home and at school
• Look after the school and home environment, using bins for rubbish

• Dress and undress themselves for p.e.
• Tie shoe laces, fasten shoes
• Understand what is meant by a healthy diet
• Know where vegetables and fruit come from, grow things in the garden
• Prepare food hygienically
• Use all cutlery correctly
• Use money to buy items at the shop
• Recognise the value of coins and notes
• Shop with family
• Hold a pencil correctly
• Know their own address
• Help with chores at home e.g. taking plates to the kitchen, making beds
• Speak clearly in a group
• Listen to a partner, a group, whole class
• Be able to speak to adults and children clearly and appropriately
• Safe use of internet with parental guidance
• Work alongside peers and ask peers for help if stuck
• Understand why it is important to recycle and help with recycling around the home and at school
• Look after the school and home environment, using bins for rubbish

Year 3

Year 4

• Tie shoe laces, do up buckles
• Fold own clothes when changing for p.e.
• Know where vegetables and fruit come from, grow things in the garden and harvest them
• Be able to make a sandwich and clear up after themselves
• Use all cutlery correctly
• Know the value of coins and notes and be able to say if they have enough money to but a single item
• Be able to check to see if they have the correct change when paying with £1.00, £5.00, £10.00
• Be able to use scissors safely
• Be able to write their full name
• Know their own date of birth Know their own address
• Know how to make emergency phone calls and what their address is
• Be able to put on a plaster
• Help with chores at home e.g. taking plates to the kitchen, making beds, tidying own rooms
• Speak clearly in a group
• Listen to a partner, a group, whole class
• Be able to speak to adults and children clearly and appropriately Make sensible contributions to class council
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• Safe use of internet with parental guidance
• Work alongside peers, ask their peers for help if stuck
• Understand why it is important to recycle and help with recycling around the home and at school
• Look after the school and home environment, using bins for rubbish

• Begin to learn basic swimming skills, understand water safety

• Be able to change independently for swimming sessions
• Begin to set alarm clocks to wake themselves up at the right time

• Know when their clothes need to be washed
• Know when their p.e. kit needs to go home to be washed
• Be able to pack all things they need for school independently – p.e. kit, book bag
• Make healthy snack choices
• Follow a hygiene regime when they have a cold
• Look after dinner money, trip money and hand it to class teacher safely
• Spend money t the shop and know what change to expect from £1.00 to £10.00
• Know their full address
• Know a contact phone number
• Know their own date of birth Have road safety awareness, know where it is safe to cross
• Recognise which times tables they need to practice, where they have gaps
• Have basic first aid skills, know what items there are in first aid kit, how to make emergency calls
• Help with chores at home e.g.  washing plates, making beds, tidying own rooms
• Speak clearly in a group
• Listen to a partner, a group, whole class
• Be able to speak to adults and children clearly and appropriately Make sensible contributions to class council

• Be aware of internet safety, use the internet with parental guidance
• Be able to work as a team and act appropriately with peers
• Understand why it is important to recycle and help with recycling around the home and at school
• Look after the school and home environment, using bins for rubbish
• Have basic swimming skills, be able to change independently for swimming, ensure all items are brought back to school
• Begin to set alarm clocks to wake themselves up at the right time

Year 5

Year 6

• Pack own bags for school, have a set routine for remembering when to bring p.e. kit, homework etc
• Have routines for personal hygiene
• Safety in the home – be able to make a cup of tea safely, cook simple things with supervision
• Have an increased awareness of what a healthy lifestyle and diet is
• Money management – be able to estimate total costs, know what change to expect
• Know the route to and from school
• Road safety – cross safely and be able to walk home alone if parents allow it
•  Be able to type at speed
• Use a ruler correctly
• Help with chores at home e.g.  washing plates, making beds, tidying own rooms, simple cooking
• Speak clearly in a group
• Listen to a partner, a group, whole class
• Be able to speak to adults and children clearly and appropriately
• Make sensible contributions to class council
• Understand why it is important to recycle and help with recycling around the home and at school
• Look after the school and home environment, using bins for rubbish
• Interact safely when on line, know when and how to report issues
• Peer discussions – be able to sort out problems with friendships
• Be able to swim and have an understanding of water safety
• Learn to ride a bike and understand road safety when cycling
• Be able to tell the time, read a timetable for a bus and a train
• Set alarm clocks to wake themselves up at the right time

• Be responsible for own things, stationery, homework, books, p.e. kit, consent forms
• Be able to make own breakfast, consider healthy options
• Safety in the home – be able to make a cup of tea safely, cook simple things with supervision
• Money management – be able to estimate total costs, know what change to expect
• Road safety – cross safely and be able to walk home alone if parents allow it
• Know the route to and from school, route to local shops
• Be able to type at speed
• Use a ruler correctly
• Understand basic first aid and emergency procedures like dialling 999

• Know where to get help, what to say e.g. mental health, bullying, personal problems
• Help with chores at home e.g. washing plates, making beds, doing washing, simple cooking
• Speak clearly in a group
• Listen to a partner, a group, whole class
• Be able to speak to adults and children clearly and appropriately Make sensible contributions to class council
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• Understand why it is important to recycle and help with recycling around the home and at school
• Look after the school and home environment, using bins for rubbish

• Interact safely when on line, know when and how to report issues
• Interact safely when on line, know when and how to report issues
• Peer discussions – be able to sort out problems with friendships
• Be able to swim 25m unaided and understand water safety
• Set alarm clocks to wake themselves up at the right time
• Keep a diary or list of things to do, important dates to remember