Our Skills Passport and Year-Group Progression
What are Hummersea Skills?
The purpose of Hummersea Skills is to help children develop and apply essential skills that enhance our personal development offer.
Each year group has a distinct focus as children progress through school and develop age-appropriate skills. Every half-term, all year groups focus on a Hummersea value linked to an essential skill. Activities give children opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills in practical ways.
Hummersea Values
This curriculum is linked to our Hummersea Vision and Values:
Hummersea Vision
Hummersea is a family. Together we believe, we achieve, we inspire.
Here at Hummersea, be the best you can be!
Hummersea Values
Be aspirational
Be enthusiastic
Be resilient
Be determined
Be curious
Be proud
The Hummersea Skills Passport
When children enter Year 1, they receive a Hummersea Skills Passport. Children gain recognition for demonstrating different skills, with a sticker added to their passport when a skill has been completed. Their passport stays with them throughout their time at Hummersea.
In Key Stage 2, children can also gain recognition for their participation and involvement in the community, sport and other interests.
Our half-termly skills journey
| Half-term | Hummersea value | Essential skill | Broader skill |
| Autumn 1 | Be Curious | Listening and Speaking | Communication |
| Autumn 2 | Be Determined | Problem Solving and Creativity | Creative Problem Solving |
| Spring 1 | Be Resilient | Adapting | Self Management |
| Spring 2 | Be Aspirational | Planning | Self Management |
| Summer 1 | Be Enthusiastic | Teamwork | Collaboration |
| Summer 2 | Be Proud | Leadership | Collaboration |
Skills progression from EYFS to Year 6
The tables below set out the knowledge, essential skills and example activities for each year group, organised by Hummersea value. EYFS skills are linked to the Early Learning Goals (ELGs).
Be Curious
Autumn 1 · Listening and Speaking
| Year group | Knowledge focus | Essential skills | Example activity |
| EYFS | To learn about different senses | Listening and Speaking; As per ELGs | Science Experiments |
| Year 1 | To learn how to make a food/cuisine | I can listen for a short time; I communicate clearly to someone I know | Halloween Come Dine With Us |
| Year 2 | To learn how to communicate in a different form | I remember simple instructions; I communicate clearly in a small group | Learn Japanese |
| Year 3 | To learn about a different culture/setting | I ask questions if I don’t understand; I communicate with new people | Around the World Escape Room |
| Year 4 | To learn a new pastime | I pass on information accurately; I order my points to be understood | Chequers/draughts |
| Year 5 | To learn a new craft | I know why someone is communicating with me; I adapt my communication to what my audience already know | Autumn weaving |
| Year 6 | To learn about life in a different country | I record important information; I choose appropriate language for the situation | South Korea |
Be Determined
Autumn 2 · Problem Solving and Creativity
| Year group | Knowledge focus | Essential skills | Example activity |
| EYFS | To be set a goal/target | Problem solving and creativity; As per ELGs | Make Salt Dough Christmas Decorations |
| Year 1 | To set myself a personal goal/target | I follow instructions; I imagine different things | Make a Christmas rag wreath |
| Year 2 | To set myself a learning goal/target | I find help from someone if needed; I share what I imagine with someone | Make a Christmas bauble |
| Year 3 | To set myself a fitness goal/target | I describe problems to others; I share what I imagine in different ways | Daily mile |
| Year 4 | To set myself a technology goal/target | I find information to complete a task; I create ideas to solve a problem | Create an E-book |
| Year 5 | To understand the steps I can take to overcome an obstacle | I create different possible solutions to a problem; I create ideas to make something better | Problem solving activity/game |
| Year 6 | To learn how to set SMART goals | I identify advantages and disadvantages of potential solutions; I can combine ideas to make new ones | Make Gingerbread House |
Be Resilient
Spring 1 · Adapting
| Year group | Knowledge focus | Essential skills | Example activity |
| EYFS | To identify different emotions | Adapting; As per ELGs | Learning emotions in Makaton Building with cups and dominoes |
| Year 1 | To know how to manage my emotions during challenges | I can tell how I am feeling | Climbing Wall |
| Year 2 | To learn to work together as a team to complete a challenge | I can tell how others are feeling | Team building in pairs |
| Year 3 | To learn how to foster a positive outlook and belief to overcome challenges | I keep going when faced with challenges | Team building exercises in groups |
| Year 4 | To learn to view challenges as an opportunity for growth | I respond calmly when faced with challenges | Circus skills |
| Year 5 | To know how to identify and address challenges effectively | I reflect and learn from challenges | Taskmaster challenges |
| Year 6 | To know how to help others address challenges effectively | I help others face challenges | Outdoor den building challenge |
Be Aspirational
Spring 2 · Planning (Linked to Careers week)
| Year group | Knowledge focus | Essential skills | Example activity |
| EYFS | To learn how people can help us | Planning As per ELGs | Police/Fire visit |
| Year 1 | To understand how people help us in their different roles | I can talk about what I want to do when I am older | Ambulance visit |
| Year 2 | To learn what careers are available to me when I am older | I can ask questions about future career options | Ex pupil visit/talk |
| Year 3 | To learn about careers in my local area | I can research about future career options | Local/Loftus Business Visit |
| Year 4 | To learn about career opportunities in Teesside | I know how to achieve my future goal | Teesside Business Visit |
| Year 5 | To understand how we can achieve our future career goals and plans | I set achievable goals for myself | College visit |
| Year 6 | To understand how we can achieve our future career goals and plans | I set achievable goals for myself | Teesside Uni visit |
Be Enthusiastic
Summer 1 · Teamwork
| Year group | Knowledge focus | Essential skills | Example activity |
| EYFS | To know that we can work with others | Teamwork As per ELGs | Activities involving working with others to achieve a shared goal |
| Year 1 | To learn how to work together as a team to complete a challenge | I work with others when appropriate | Team Games/relays |
| Year 2 | To learn how to work together to help others in the community | I behave in a way that fits the setting | Care Home visit/community posters |
| Year 3 | To learn how to work together to help others in school | I can support younger children | Helping nursery with sports day |
| Year 4 | To know that my contribution can determine a final outcome | I take responsibility for completing tasks | Build a class/group piece of artwork |
| Year 5 | To learn how to motivate myself and others | I help others as much as I can | Litter pick |
| Year 6 | To understand I can inspire others | I am accountable for my goals | Share in assembly something they’ve worked hard on this year |
Be Proud
Summer 2 · Leadership
| Year group | Knowledge focus | Essential skills | Example activity |
| EYFS | To learn to celebrate my successes | Leadership As per ELGs | Graduation |
| Year 1 | To learn to celebrate my successes | Leadership; I know how an idea makes me feel | Talent show/celebration assembly |
| Year 2 | To learn to celebrate my successes | I share how an idea makes me feel when appropriate | Talent show/celebration assembly |
| Year 3 | To learn to celebrate my successes | I know when others have strong feelings about something | Talent show/celebration assembly |
| Year 4 | To learn to celebrate my successes | I divide up tasks in a fair way | Talent show/celebration assembly |
| Year 5 | To learn to celebrate my successes | I manage team time and resources to complete tasks | Talent show/celebration assembly |
| Year 6 | To learn to celebrate my successes | I use my experience to support others | Talent show/celebration assembly |
Some examples of Hummersea Skills Activities:
