Free Year 3 Readiness Check

A simple parent-friendly check of English, Maths and learning habits before Year 4.

English check

1. Read a short page from your child’s current reading book. Can they explain what happened without retelling every detail?

2. Ask: “Why did the character do that?” Can they give a reason based on something in the text?

3. Choose one unfamiliar word. Can they use the surrounding sentence to suggest what it might mean?

4. Ask them to write 3-4 sentences about a familiar topic. Are the sentences punctuated and easy to follow?

Maths check

1. 46 + 37 =

2. 90 – 48 =

3. 6 × 7 =

4. What is half of 36?

5. A toy costs £4.50. How much do two cost?

6. Can your child explain how they found the answer rather than only state it?

Learning habits

Can they work independently for around 15-20 minutes? Do they re-read a question? Will they correct an error without becoming discouraged? Can they explain a method? These behaviours are worth noticing now.

What the results mean

Mostly independent: keep extending reading, vocabulary and problem-solving gradually.

Needs some prompting: common in Year 3; focus on the specific skill rather than adding more worksheets.

Several core gaps: targeted tuition can help secure foundations before Year 4 becomes more demanding.

Want us to check the starting point with you?

Bring what you noticed to a Year 3 taster. We can identify the most useful English and Maths priorities and recommend the right class.

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