England Fact File
Where is England?
England is a country in Europe.
It is part of the United Kingdom.
It is beside Scotland and Wales.
It has cities, towns, farms and parks.
What schools look like:
Schools in England can be old or new.
Some are red brick.
Some are very modern.
Classrooms have tables, books, screens and displays.
Most schools have a big yard or playground.
What children learn:
Children learn:
Reading and writing
Maths
Science
Art and music
PE and swimming
History and geography
They also learn English and sometimes French or Spanish.
Uniforms:
Most children do wear school uniforms in England.
They often wear:
A jumper or cardigan
A shirt or polo
Trousers, skirt or pinafore
A tie in some schools
Black shoes
How children get to school:
Some children walk.
Lots go by car or school bus.
In cities, some go by train or underground (the Tube).
Some ride scooters.
Weather & Climate
England has four seasons.
It is often cloudy or rainy.
Winters are cold and wet.
Summers are warm, but not too hot.
Sometimes it snows!
Food
People in England eat:
Roast dinners
Sandwiches
Sausages
Pies
Fish and chips
Apples and berries
Porridge
A famous treat is scones with jam and cream.
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Homes
Some homes are tall brick houses.
Some are small cottages.
Cities have flats and apartments.
Many houses are in rows called terraces.
Language
People speak English.
Some also speak Polish, Urdu or other languages.
There are many different accents!
Animals
You might see:
Foxes
Hedgehogs
Badgers
Rabbits
Swans
Robins
In parks you see lots of squirrels!
Free Time & Hobbies
Children like:
Football
Swimming
Riding bikes
Going to the park
Playing video games
Reading books
Cool & Fun Facts
The capital city is London.
England has a king – King Charles.
The Queen’s Guard wears red jackets and tall black hats.
Harry Potter was written in England.
England has many castles!
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