Year 5 2026-2027

Half termly overview – Autumn 1 26-27 Year 5 Overview 2026-27 (1)

Welcome to Year 5 Class

Our Teacher is Mr Bestford

Miss Bell is our Teaching Assistant.

Recommended reads for Year 5:

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