Year 1 - Information and Overview
We were so pleased to welcome the children into our classes for the start of their Key Stage 1 journey. Before we tell you about all the exciting things we do in Year 1 we would like to introduce you to the Year 1 Team for 2025-2026. Mrs Rogers is the teacher in Cherry Class. She will be supported by Miss Ali. The teachers in Apple Class are Mrs York and Mrs Wicks and they are supported by Mrs Houghton and Mrs Nicholson.
The Year 1 Curriculum
The Year 1 Curriculum includes the core subjects alongside a number of foundation subjects as follows:
Core subjects: are fundamental, work together and support development in all other areas.
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English (reading, writing and spoken language)
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Maths
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Science
Foundation subjects: include essential knowledge and skills for children to participate successfully in society.
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Art and Design
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Design Technology
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History and Geography
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Physical Education
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Religious Education
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Computing
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Music
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PDL
Topics
Within Year 1, the topics change each half term and are reflective of the interests of the children. Our first learning journey in the autumn term is all about animals and we are all off on an adventure as Year 1 explorers. The indoor classroom environment is updated frequently to ensure engaging, motivational and exciting learning opportunities are provided for your child. Each half term you will receive a curriculum newsletter which will provide you with more detail over subject content.
Phonics and Reading
The phonics scheme that we use across the school is SUPERSONIC PHONIC FRIENDS which is a fully systematic synthetic phonic approach which has been approved by the Department of Education. This scheme ensures children develop a passion for reading and the confidence to independently apply each skill when reading and writing. They will be highly motivated to ‘read with speed’ and ‘write with all their might!’ At the end of Year 1 your child will take part in phonics screening check. This is not a formal test, but a way for teachers to ensure that children are making sufficient progress with their phonics skills to read words and that they are on track to become fluent readers who can enjoy reading for pleasure and for learning. Supersonic Phonic Friends Sound Mats
What you can do at home:
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Read with your child daily, including their favourite stories
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Help your child to practise correct letter and number formation
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Help your child to spell all of the Year 1 common exception words