UK: English guides by year
Choose a year for a plain-English guide to the reading and writing skills children work on in the UK, based on England's National Curriculum and GCSE English.
- Year 1Ages 5–6
- Year 2Ages 6–7
- Year 3Ages 7–8
- Year 4Ages 8–9
- Year 5Ages 9–10
- Year 6Ages 10–11
- Years 7–9Ages 11–14
- Years 10–11Ages 14–16
See it work on real writing
LiteracyLab AI reads a child's own writing and gives specific feedback: what worked, one thing to try next, and a corrected version, matched to their year and curriculum. The Free plan includes 3 pieces a month and needs no card.
This guide follows England's National Curriculum. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own curricula, so check your school's guidance.