Abstract Art & Mixed Media Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on abstract art — what abstraction means, key abstract movements, famous abstract artists, and how mixed media combines different materials and techniques.
Addition & Subtraction Methods Knowledge Organiser
A KS1/KS2 reference for written and mental addition and subtraction methods — number bonds, column addition, column subtraction with borrowing, and key vocabulary.
Algebra & Equations Knowledge Organiser — Y6
A Year 6 algebra reference — expressions, variables, equations, substitution, and simple formulae. Covers the KS2 algebra content introduced in the 2014 curriculum.
Algorithms — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 computing — algorithms. Covers what algorithms are, sequences, decomposition, debugging, and real-world examples. Aligns with KS2 NC computing requirements.
Ancient China Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on ancient China — the dynasties, the Great Wall, key inventions, Confucius, the Silk Road, and China's lasting contribution to world civilisation.
Ancient Egypt — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 Ancient Egypt unit. Covers timeline, pharaohs, gods, daily life, mummies, pyramids, and the Nile. Aligns with KS2 NC requirement for an early civilisation study.
Ancient Greece — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 Ancient Greece unit — city-states, democracy, mythology, Olympics, warfare, and legacy. Suitable for upper KS2.
Animals & Food Chains — Knowledge Organiser (Y4 & Y6)
Single-page reference for KS2 animals and food chains unit — classification, herbivores/carnivores/omnivores, food chains, food webs, energy. Aligns with Year 4 (food chains) and Year 6 (classification) NC science.
Animals Including Humans Knowledge Organiser — KS1/KS2
A KS1/lower KS2 knowledge organiser on animals including humans — body parts, senses, nutrition, skeleton and muscles, growth, and comparing animals.
Anti-Bullying & Bystander Skills Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on bullying — what it is and isn't, types of bullying including cyberbullying, the bystander role, how to report, and how to support someone being bullied.
Architecture & the Built Environment Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 DT and geography crossover knowledge organiser on architecture — key architects, structural principles, architectural styles across history, and sustainable building.
Artificial Intelligence — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 introduction to AI. Covers what AI is, how it learns, large language models, AI uses in everyday life, limitations, and how to use AI tools responsibly. Brand-new topic for primary computing.
Athletics — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 athletics. Covers running (sprinting, distance), jumping (long jump, high jump), and throwing (javelin, shot put, ball throw). Includes warm-up principles. Aligns with KS2 PE National Curriculum.
Buddhism — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Buddhism covering core teachings, the Buddha, sacred text, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned.
Christianity — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Christianity covering core beliefs, key figures, sacred text, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned, suitable for community and faith schools.
Civil Rights Movement Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on the American Civil Rights Movement — segregation, key figures, key events, legislation, and lasting impact.
Climate Zones — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 climate zones unit. Covers tropical, temperate, polar, arid; biomes and weather patterns; the equator; and how climate affects life. Aligns with KS2 NC physical geography.
Coasts Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on coastal geography — erosion, deposition, landforms (cliffs, beaches, spits, arches), coastal processes, and coastal management.
Colour Theory — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 colour theory. Covers primary, secondary and tertiary colours, the colour wheel, complementary and analogous colours, warm and cool colours, and tints/shades. Aligns with KS2 NC art and design.
Communication & Language Knowledge Organiser — EYFS
A Reception and KS1 reference for the communication and language prime area — listening, understanding, and speaking. Developmental milestones, strategies, and vocabulary for practitioners.
Cooking & Nutrition — Knowledge Organiser (KS1-KS2)
Single-page reference for KS1 and KS2 cooking and nutrition. Covers food groups, healthy eating, where food comes from, basic kitchen skills and food hygiene. Aligns with the cooking and nutrition strand of D&T.
Creative Computing & Scratch Projects Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on creative computing — design thinking, planning digital projects, debugging, and how Scratch enables storytelling, game design, and interactive art.
Cybersecurity & Data Protection Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on cybersecurity — types of cyber attack, protecting personal data, phishing, strong passwords, encryption, and staying safe online.
Data & Spreadsheets — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 data and spreadsheets topic. Covers cells, rows, columns, formulas, charts, and data analysis. Aligns with KS2 NC computing data objectives.
Databases & Data Representation Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on databases, data representation, and how computers store information — binary, file types, databases, and the concept of data as structured information.
Decimals — Knowledge Organiser (Y4-Y6)
One-page reference for KS2 decimals: place value, comparing and ordering, rounding, four operations with decimals, converting fractions to decimals.
Digital Citizenship & Online Safety Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on being a safe, responsible digital citizen — online safety, digital footprints, managing screen time, cyberbullying, and responsible use of social media.
Drawing Skills — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 drawing skills. Covers line, shape, tone, texture, proportion, perspective, shading techniques and key drawing media. Aligns with KS2 NC art and design.
Early Maths Knowledge Organiser — EYFS
A Reception and KS1 reference for the EYFS maths prime area — number, counting, subitising, shape, space and measure. Developmental progression, key vocabulary, and mathematical mark-making.
Early Reading & Phonics Knowledge Organiser — EYFS/KS1
A Reception and KS1 reference for early reading — phonics phases, common exception words, the alphabetic code, blending and segmenting, and early comprehension development.
Earth and Space Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on Earth and space — the solar system, the Moon, day and night, seasons, the Sun, gravity, and key space exploration milestones.
Electrical Systems — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 D&T electrical systems. Covers circuits, components (battery, bulb, switch, motor, buzzer), series and parallel circuits, and using a switch in a product. Aligns with KS2 D&T and supports computing/science.
Electricity — Knowledge Organiser (Y4 & Y6)
Single-page reference for KS2 electricity unit — circuits, conductors, insulators, switches, voltage, safety. Aligns with Year 4 and Year 6 NC science (electricity appears in both year groups).
Emotions & Self-Regulation Knowledge Organiser
A KS1/KS2 knowledge organiser on emotions — naming and identifying feelings, understanding physical signals, regulation strategies, and the brain science behind big emotions.
Evolution & Adaptation — Knowledge Organiser (Y6)
Single-page reference for KS2 evolution unit — natural selection, adaptation, inheritance, fossil evidence, and key scientists. Aligns with Year 6 NC science.
Evolution & Inheritance Knowledge Organiser — Y6
A Year 6 science knowledge organiser on evolution and inheritance — Charles Darwin, natural selection, variation, adaptation, fossils as evidence, and how characteristics are inherited.
Expressive Arts & Design Knowledge Organiser — EYFS
A Reception/KS1 reference for the EYFS expressive arts and design area — creating with materials, being imaginative and expressive. Two sub-areas, key vocabulary, and activity ideas.
Film & Media Music Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on how music is used in film, TV, and games — leitmotifs, how composers set mood, key film composers, and how to listen analytically to screen music.
Florence Nightingale & Victorian Britain Knowledge Organiser
A KS1/KS2 knowledge organiser on Florence Nightingale and the Victorian era — her work in the Crimean War, nursing reform, and what life was like in Victorian Britain.
Food Science & Nutrition Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 DT and science crossover knowledge organiser on food science — nutrition, the Eatwell Guide, food groups, cooking changes, hygiene, and the science of why food tastes, looks, and behaves the way it does.
Forces and Magnets — Knowledge Organiser (Y3 & Y5)
Single-page reference for KS2 forces and magnets unit — gravity, friction, push/pull, magnetism, magnetic poles. Covers Year 3 (forces and magnets) and Year 5 (forces in detail) NC requirements.
Fractions — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
One-page reference for all KS2 fractions: equivalent fractions, comparing, ordering, adding/subtracting, multiplying, fractions of amounts, mixed numbers and improper fractions.
French Knowledge Organiser — Common Verbs & Present Tense
A primary French knowledge organiser covering the most common verbs, the present tense of être (to be) and avoir (to have), regular -er verb patterns, and key sentence structures.
French — Family & Greetings — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 French — family vocabulary, greetings, introducing yourself, and asking and answering simple questions about family.
French — Food & Drink — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 French — food, drink, ordering in a café, and saying what you like or dislike. Useful for KS2 transactional language work.
French — Numbers & Colours — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 French — numbers 1-31 and the basic colours. Covers pronunciation tips, agreement (masculine/feminine colour endings), and using numbers in dates and ages.
French — School Subjects & Daily Routine — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 French — school subjects, classroom language, the school day, and telling the time. Useful for Year 4–6 language lessons.
French — Weather & Seasons — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 French — weather expressions, the four seasons, months of the year, and simple weather conversations. Useful for Year 3–6.
Geometry & Shape Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on 2D and 3D shapes — properties, types of angles, symmetry, parallel and perpendicular lines, coordinates, and area and perimeter.
German Knowledge Organiser — Family, School & Classroom
A German vocabulary reference for primary — family members, school subjects, classroom objects, and key question phrases for describing yourself and your school life.
German Knowledge Organiser — Food & Animals
A primary German vocabulary reference for food and drink (Essen und Trinken) and animals (Tiere) — with key question phrases, I like/I don't like, and some basic adjectives.
German Knowledge Organiser — Greetings, Numbers & Colours
A beginner German reference for primary pupils — greetings and farewells, numbers 1–31, colours, days and months, and key classroom phrases.
Global Development & HDI Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on global development — what development means, how it is measured (GDP, HDI, Gini coefficient), the causes of inequality between countries, and development strategies.
Grammar & Punctuation Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A complete KS2 grammar and punctuation reference — word classes, sentence types, punctuation marks, and key terminology. Covers the SPaG content children need to know from Y2–Y6.
Growth Mindset Knowledge Organiser
A KS1/KS2 knowledge organiser on growth mindset — the difference between fixed and growth beliefs about intelligence, strategies for persisting through difficulty, and the neuroscience in simple language.
Gymnastics & Dance — Knowledge Organiser (KS1-KS2)
Single-page reference for KS1 and KS2 gymnastics and dance. Covers shapes, balances, rolls, jumps, and dance vocabulary. Aligns with KS1-KS2 PE National Curriculum.
Habitats & Ecosystems Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on habitats and ecosystems — food chains and webs, adaptation, biodiversity, endangered species, and how humans affect habitats.
Health, Fitness & Wellbeing Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on health and fitness — the components of fitness, how exercise affects the body, the recommended activity guidelines for children, and the links between physical activity and mental wellbeing.
Hinduism — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Hinduism covering core beliefs, key figures, sacred texts, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned.
Human & Physical Geography Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser distinguishing human and physical geography — definitions, examples, land use, economic activity, and how human and physical features interact.
Humanism — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Humanism — beliefs, key thinkers, ethics, and how Humanists live without religion. Aligned with the UK RE syllabuses that include non-religious worldviews. Complements the six faith knowledge organisers.
Indus Valley Civilisation Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on the Indus Valley civilisation — one of the world's first great cities, Mohenjo-daro and Harappa, urban planning, trade, writing, and the mystery of the civilisation's decline.
Instruments of the Orchestra — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 instrument families and the orchestra. Covers strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, and how instruments produce sound. Aligns with KS2 NC music.
Invasion Games — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 invasion games (football, netball, basketball, hockey, rugby). Covers attacking, defending, passing, marking, and tactics. Aligns with KS2 PE National Curriculum.
Islam — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Islam covering core beliefs, key figures, sacred text, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned.
Jazz, Blues & Folk Music Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on jazz, blues, and folk traditions — their origins, key features, important musicians, and how these genres influenced modern music.
Judaism — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Judaism covering core beliefs, key figures, sacred text, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned.
Key Artists — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 key artists. Covers ten famous artists across periods and styles — Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Yayoi Kusama, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Bridget Riley, Hokusai, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Banksy. Useful for any KS2 art unit.
Key Composers — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 key composers across periods. Covers Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Holst, Florence Price, John Williams, Hans Zimmer, and others. Useful for any KS2 listening unit.
Life Cycles — Knowledge Organiser (Y5)
Single-page reference for KS2 life cycles unit — mammals, amphibians, insects, birds, plants. Covers metamorphosis, reproduction, and key vocabulary. Aligns with Year 5 NC science.
Light — Knowledge Organiser (Y3 & Y6)
Single-page reference for KS2 light unit — sources, reflection, shadows, the eye, refraction. Aligns with Year 3 (light and shadows) and Year 6 (light travels in straight lines, reflection) NC science.
Map Skills Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 map skills reference — compass points, four and six-figure grid references, scale, Ordnance Survey symbols, and how to use an atlas. Essential for geography fieldwork.
Materials Knowledge Organiser — Properties and Changes
A KS2 knowledge organiser on materials — properties of materials, comparing materials, reversible and irreversible changes, dissolving, melting, and thermal insulators and conductors.
Measurement Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 measurement reference — units of length, mass, capacity, time, and converting between them. Includes common conversions and tips for reading scales.
Mechanisms — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 D&T mechanisms. Covers levers, linkages, cams, gears, pulleys, and how to use them in simple moving toys and models. Aligns with KS2 D&T mechanisms strand.
Medieval England Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on Medieval England (1066–1485) — the feudal system, the Norman Conquest, castles, the Church, the Black Death, and key figures including William the Conqueror, Magna Carta, and the Peasants' Revolt.
Melody & Harmony Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 music theory knowledge organiser on melody and harmony — scales, intervals, chords, keys, and how melody and accompaniment work together in music.
Mental Health & Wellbeing Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on mental health — the spectrum from wellbeing to mental health difficulties, factors that support good mental health, warning signs, stigma, and where to get help.
Microorganisms Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 knowledge organiser on microorganisms — bacteria, viruses, fungi, and useful microbes. Covers food spoilage, disease, the immune system, and how we use microorganisms beneficially.
Money & Financial Literacy Knowledge Organiser
A KS1/KS2 money reference — UK coins and notes, adding and giving change, profit and loss, budgeting basics, and the difference between needs and wants.
Mountains — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 mountains unit. Covers types of mountain, formation, mountain ranges, climate, and famous mountains. Aligns with KS2 NC physical geography.
Multiplication & Division Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser covering multiplication and division — times tables, short and long multiplication, short and long division, factors, multiples, and primes.
Musical History Timeline Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 timeline of Western musical history — medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th-century periods. Key composers, instruments, and style characteristics for each era.
Narrative Fiction Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on fiction writing — story structure, character, setting, atmosphere, narrative hooks, and the craft techniques that separate good writing from great writing.
Net & Wall Games — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 net and wall games (tennis, badminton, volleyball). Covers scoring, court, key shots, and tactics. Aligns with KS2 PE National Curriculum.
Networks & the Internet — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 networks and internet topic. Covers what networks are, the difference between internet and World Wide Web, packets, servers, IP addresses, and how email travels. Aligns with KS2 NC computing.
Notation & Rhythm — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 music notation and rhythm. Covers note values, the staff, time signatures, rests, dynamics, and rhythm patterns. Aligns with KS2 NC music.
Online Safety & Digital Citizenship — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 online safety. Covers personal information, passwords, what to do about worrying content, kindness online, and recognising fake or unreliable information. Aligns with KS2 NC computing and DfE statutory online safety guidance.
Outdoor & Adventurous Activities Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on outdoor and adventurous activities — orienteering, map reading, problem-solving challenges, and developing resilience and teamwork through outdoor learning.
Percentages Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 knowledge organiser on percentages — what a percentage is, converting between fractions/decimals/percentages, finding percentages of amounts, and percentage increase and decrease.
Perspective & Composition Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on drawing perspective (one-point, two-point), composition rules (rule of thirds, framing, focal point), and the principles of good visual design.
Photography & Digital Art Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on photography as an art form — composition rules, famous photographers, how photography changed art history, and the basics of digital image editing.
Physical Development Knowledge Organiser — EYFS
A Reception/KS1 reference for the EYFS physical development prime area — gross motor, fine motor, and health and self-care. Developmental milestones, key vocabulary, and activities to support each area.
Place Value — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
One-page reference for all KS2 place value: digits, columns, rounding, comparing, ordering, and decimals. Aligns with Autumn Block 1 in most primary maths schemes.
Plants — Knowledge Organiser (Y3)
Single-page reference for KS2 plants unit — parts of a plant, photosynthesis, what plants need, life cycle, pollination. Aligns with Year 3 NC science.
Poetry & Language Features Knowledge Organiser
A printable reference for poetry analysis — poetic forms, language features, structural techniques, and key terminology for analysing poems in KS2 and KS3.
Portrait & Figure Drawing Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on portrait and figure drawing — facial proportions, posture and gesture, key artists who painted portraits, and practical techniques for observational drawing of people.
Printmaking Knowledge Organiser
A KS1/KS2 knowledge organiser on printmaking — types of print (relief, monoprint, stencil, screen), key vocabulary, famous printmakers, and the steps for each technique.
Programming with Scratch — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for Scratch programming concepts in KS2. Covers blocks, sprites, events, loops, variables, and conditionals. Aligns with KS2 NC computing programming objectives.
Rainforests Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on tropical rainforests — layers of the rainforest, biodiversity, the water cycle, deforestation causes and effects, and conservation efforts.
Ratio & Proportion — Knowledge Organiser (Y6)
One-page reference for Year 6 ratio and proportion — sharing in a ratio, finding amounts from ratios, scaling, percentage as proportion. Aligned with the Year 6 ratio block in mastery schemes.
Reading Comprehension Skills Knowledge Organiser
A reference for the reading skills tested at KS2 — retrieval, inference, vocabulary in context, summary, comparison, and authorial intent — with question stems and strategies for each.
Relationships & Belonging Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on healthy relationships — features of healthy and unhealthy friendships, conflict resolution, empathy, active listening, and the importance of belonging.
Resilience & Coping Strategies Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on resilience — what it is and what it isn't, coping strategies for difficult emotions, the difference between healthy and unhealthy coping, and specific evidence-based strategies children can use.
Rivers — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 rivers unit. Covers the water cycle, river features (source, mouth, tributary, etc.), erosion and deposition, and famous world rivers. Aligns with KS2 NC physical geography.
Rocks & Minerals — Knowledge Organiser (Y3–Y4)
Single-page reference for KS2 rocks unit — types of rock, how they form, minerals, fossils, and the rock cycle. Aligns with Year 3 NC science.
Sculpture & 3D Art — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 sculpture and 3D art. Covers materials, techniques, key sculptors, and the difference between additive and subtractive sculpture. Aligns with KS2 NC art and design.
Seasonal Changes Knowledge Organiser — KS1
A KS1 knowledge organiser on the four seasons — weather, daylight, plant and animal changes across spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Includes simple observations to make outdoors.
Secular Ethics — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for secular ethics — how people work out right and wrong without religion. Covers the Golden Rule, consequentialism, virtue ethics, and the role of empathy. Aligned with KS2 RE units that compare religious and non-religious approaches.
Settlements Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on settlements — types (hamlet to city), site and situation, land use zones, urban and rural characteristics, and how settlements change over time.
Sikhism — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Sikhism covering core beliefs, the Gurus, sacred text, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned.
Sound — Knowledge Organiser (Y4)
Single-page reference for KS2 sound unit — vibrations, sound waves, pitch, volume, the ear. Aligns with Year 4 NC science.
Spanish — Family & Greetings — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 Spanish — greetings, introductions, family vocabulary and simple conversational phrases.
Spanish — Food & Drink — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 Spanish — food, drink, ordering in a café, and saying what you like or dislike.
Spanish — Numbers & Colours — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 Spanish — numbers 1-31 and basic colours. Covers pronunciation, agreement (masculine/feminine endings), and using numbers for age.
Spanish — School Subjects & Daily Routine — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 Spanish — school subjects, classroom language, and expressing opinions. Useful for Year 4–6 language lessons.
Spanish — Weather & Seasons — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 Spanish — weather expressions, seasons, months of the year, and simple conversations about the weather. Suitable for Year 3–6.
Speaking & Listening — Oracy Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 oracy reference — formal and informal speaking, features of effective talk, listening skills, vocabulary for discussion, and the four strands of oracy (physical, linguistic, cognitive, social/emotional).
States of Matter — Knowledge Organiser (Y4)
Single-page reference for KS2 states of matter — solids, liquids, gases, particles, changes of state, melting, evaporation. Aligns with Year 4 NC science. Free alternative to subscription-only competitors.
Statistics Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 statistics reference — types of chart, reading scales, mean/median/mode/range, tally charts, frequency tables, and interpreting data.
Stone Age to Iron Age — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 prehistoric Britain unit. Covers Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age — tools, settlements, daily life, key sites. Aligns with KS2 NC requirement for prehistoric Britain.
Striking & Fielding Games Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser covering striking and fielding games — cricket, rounders, baseball, softball, and kwik cricket. Key rules, skills, tactics, and positions.
Structures — Knowledge Organiser (KS1-KS2)
Single-page reference for KS1 and KS2 structures. Covers what makes a structure strong, types of structure, materials, joining techniques, and stability. Aligns with the structures strand of D&T.
Swimming & Aquatics Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on swimming — the four main strokes, water safety, key technique points, personal survival skills, and the National Curriculum requirements for swimming.
Textiles — Knowledge Organiser (KS1-KS2)
Single-page reference for KS1 and KS2 D&T textiles. Covers fabric types, basic stitches (running stitch, back stitch, over stitch), joining techniques, and designing soft products. Aligns with KS1-KS2 D&T textiles strand.
The Anglo-Saxons — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 Anglo-Saxons unit. Covers settlement, kingdoms, Sutton Hoo, daily life, Christianity, and important figures. Aligns with NC history requirements for Britain's settlement by Anglo-Saxons.
The British Empire Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on the British Empire — its growth and decline, key colonies, trade (including the transatlantic slave trade), the legacy of empire, and multiple perspectives.
The Cold War Knowledge Organiser — KS2/KS3
A Y5-6 knowledge organiser on the Cold War — the ideological divide between the USA and USSR, key events (Berlin Wall, Cuban Missile Crisis, Space Race), and the Cold War's end.
The Design Process Knowledge Organiser — KS2 DT
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on the full design process — research, design brief, development, making, evaluating, and iterating. A transferable framework for all DT projects.
The Great Fire of London Knowledge Organiser
A KS1/lower KS2 knowledge organiser on the Great Fire of London 1666 — causes, sequence of events, key people, how it was fought, and its lasting impact on London.
The Human Body Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on the human body — major organ systems, skeletal system, muscular system, digestive system, circulatory system, and healthy living.
The Islamic Golden Age Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on the Islamic Golden Age (c.750-1258 CE) — the Baghdad House of Wisdom, key scholars, advances in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and how Islamic knowledge shaped the modern world.
The Kingdom of Benin Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on the Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria) — its royal court, the Oba, bronze casting, trade with Europeans, and what the Benin Bronzes tell us about a complex and sophisticated civilisation.
The Maya Civilisation Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on the ancient Maya — society structure, achievements in writing, maths, astronomy and architecture, the city of Chichen Itza, and the mysterious 'collapse'.
The Romans — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 Roman Britain unit. Covers timeline, key figures, daily life, Romans in Britain, legacy. Aligns with the Y3-Y4 history NC requirement on Roman Empire.
The Suffragettes & Women's Suffrage Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on the suffragette movement — key figures (Emmeline Pankhurst, Emily Davison, Millicent Fawcett), tactics and methods, the vote achieved in 1918/1928, and the continuing campaign for equality.
The Tudors — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 Tudors unit. Covers monarchs, daily life, Henry VIII's wives, the Reformation, and exploration. Useful for schools using Tudors as a 'study of an aspect or theme in British history.'
The Vikings — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 Vikings unit. Covers raids, settlement, daily life, Viking gods, longships, and the end of the Viking Age. Aligns with Y4-Y6 NC history requirements.
The Windrush Generation & Post-War Britain Knowledge Organiser
A Y5-6 knowledge organiser on the Windrush generation — the Caribbean immigrants invited to Britain after WW2, their contributions, the discrimination they faced, and the Windrush Scandal.
Time Knowledge Organiser
A KS1/KS2 time reference — reading analogue and digital clocks, 12 and 24-hour time, converting between units, calculating time intervals, and using a timeline.
UK Geography — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 UK geography unit. Covers the four countries, capital cities, counties, regions, rivers, mountains, climate. Aligns with KS2 NC requirement for UK locational knowledge.
Understanding the World Knowledge Organiser — EYFS
A Reception/KS1 reference for the EYFS understanding the world area — past and present, people culture and communities, and the natural world. Key vocabulary, practitioner strategies, and ELG expectations.
Vocabulary & Word Choice Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 vocabulary reference — word families, prefixes and suffixes, synonyms and antonyms, connotation and denotation, and how to make powerful word choices in writing.
Volcanoes & Earthquakes Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on tectonic activity — plate tectonics, types of volcanoes, the Ring of Fire, how earthquakes are measured, and the impact of natural disasters.
Weather & Climate Knowledge Organiser
A KS1/KS2 knowledge organiser on weather and climate — weather instruments, cloud types, the water cycle, climate zones, climate change, and UK weather patterns.
Word Types & Phrases Knowledge Organiser — KS1/2
A child-friendly reference for the key word types and phrase types encountered in primary English — nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, and expanded noun phrases, with examples.
Working Scientifically Knowledge Organiser
A KS1/KS2 reference for the skills and vocabulary of scientific enquiry — types of investigation, fair testing, variables, measurement, and drawing conclusions.
World Music Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser exploring musical traditions from around the world — African drumming, Indian classical, South American, East Asian, and folk traditions. Instruments, rhythms, and cultural context.
World War 1 Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on the First World War — causes, key events, trench warfare, key figures, the Western Front, the Home Front, and the legacy of 1914-1918.
World War One Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on World War One — causes, key battles, life in the trenches, major figures, technology, the Western Front, and the Armistice.
World War Two — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 WWII history unit — causes, key events, home front, key figures, and aftermath. Suitable for upper KS2.
Writing Types & Purposes Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 reference for the main non-fiction writing types — persuasion, explanation, recount, instruction, report, and discussion — with purpose, audience, key features, and sentence starters for each.