Year 1
Children’s wellbeing is our main priority as we ensure a smooth progression from EYFS to Key Stage One. For the first half term in year 1 the learning transitions from being play based to more formal learning, although throughout the year children have opportunities for hands on learning and role play.
Learning to read fluently and with enjoyment is a major focus in Year 1. Children learn to read through daily Little Wandle phonics sessions and reading groups which take place three times a week. Children will bring home school reading books and we encourage children to read at home every day. Reading a bedtime story to your child daily is also extremely valuable. We encourage parents to come into school to listen to individual children read.
Children learn to work with and alongside others, developing friendships and becoming confident learners. All National Curriculum subjects are taught. School trips to support the curriculum are planned, such as a local area walk in geography and a visit to The Tower of London to learn about Guy Fawkes .
Year 1 takes part in many festivals and events including the Harvest Festival, the Christmas Nativity Play, Easter Assembly and May Day where children enjoy performing songs, dances and poetry to their parents and carers.
At the end of Year 1 there is a statutory phonics screening assessment. The children are always well prepared for this and on the day the children read to the teacher just as they would any other day at school. We hold an information session about this for parents.
Homework – children reading their school reading book every night is the main homework in Year 1. After Christmas, the children will also bring home weekly spelling words to learn, as well as suggested maths homework activities.
Please click on the buttons below for a copy of the half-termly newsletters as they become available throughout the year:
Please click on the buttons below for a copy of the half-termly homework grids as they become available throughout the year:
Please see the 'Subject Curriculum Overview' and 'Yearly Overview' tabs in the 'Teaching and Learning' section to learn more about the Year 1 curriculum.
