The Key Stage 2 Framework demonstrates what progression looks like in practical terms by providing year on year steps through the Learning Objectives. Planning with these objectives in mind ensures progression over time and enables teaching and learning to be evaluated so that the children can move on when they are ready.

Part three of the Framework identifies features of progression, including:

• an increase in the amount and complexity of language which children can understand and use
• increased ability to re-use language in different contexts and topics
• a growing understanding of children’s own culture and those of others
• growing confidence in dealing with unpredictable language
• developing independence in language learning and use across the range of skills

The full list can be found in Part 3, section 5 (pdf) of the guidance.