Welcome to Year 1

In Year 1, children make an exciting start to their learning journey in key stage 1. They begin to become more independent and grow in confidence as they build on the strong foundations from the Early Years.

Children will develop their reading and writing skills by learning to write simple sentences using capital letters, finger spaces and full stops. Our English curriculum is built around the highest quality texts to help children acquire excellent models of language.

In maths, children will build a strong understanding of number, thinking about place value. They will practise counting, adding and taking away, beginning to solve simple number problems.

Alongside English and maths, children will explore and understand the world around them in lots of fun and creative ways following the National Curriculum for key stage 1. Oracy continues to be an area of focus across all curriculum areas.

Please take a look at our knowledge organisers below to find out more about what we will be learning each half term.

The teaching team

Mrs Giblin Class 4

Mrs Knowles

Mrs Perry

Homework and Homework Help

Homework

Children are expected to read 5 times per week.

Parents should sign their child’s diary after they have read with their child.

Children with fewer than 4 signed entries per week may be asked to read with a teacher at playtimes.

We cannot stress enough the importance of daily reading to boost fluency, enjoyment and comprehension skills. Please support your child to read five times a week to maximise their progress in school.

Children will be sent home with a Little Wandle book, similar to those sent home previously in reception, as we are continuing to follow this scheme in year 1.

Homework will be set on a weekly basis. It will be given out on a Friday and due in the following Wednesday. All children are expected to complete the tasks set.

Equipment and routines

Arrival and dismissal

Year 1 will enter school using the same gate as they did in reception on Long Lane South at 8.40am and leave via the same gate at 3.10pm. Punctuality in the mornings is of paramount importance.

Snack

From September, you have the option to order snack for children at breaktimes. You can choose to order toast, milk or apple juice. This can be done via the Arbor app.

Equipment

Children will be provided with all the equipment they need. They do not need to bring any other equipment (pens, pencils, rubbers etc) into school. Children need to bring a named water bottle with them to school every day and their bookbag.

PE

Children must have their full PE kit available in school every day. This includes a plain white t-shirt, navy or black shorts, joggers or leggings during colder weather and trainers. Colourful or heavily branded items of clothing are not allowed.

Autumn 1 Year 1 Knowledge and Skills Organiser
Autumn 2 Year 1 Knowledge and Skills Organiser
Spring 1 Year 1 Knowledge and Skills Organiser
Spring 2 Year 1 Knowledge and Skills Organiser
Summer 1 Year 1 Knowledge and Skills Organiser
Summer 2 Year 1 Knowledge and Skills Organiser