Year 1

Welcome to Year 1!

Year 1 is an exciting and important step in your child’s learning journey, building on the foundations laid in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Throughout the year, children develop their phonic knowledge to become confident, fluent readers and writers, learning to compose simple sentences using correct punctuation and grammar. We explore high quality texts like ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ and ‘The Secret of Black Rock’.

In mathematics, they secure their understanding of numbers to 100, place value, addition and subtraction, and begin to explore multiplication, division, fractions, time and measurement.

Through a rich and engaging curriculum, pupils investigate seasonal changes and everyday materials in science and explore significant events and individuals in history like Neil Armstrong and the Moon Landing. The children develop geographical knowledge of the UK and the wider world, and express their creativity through art, design and music. Physical Education promotes coordination, teamwork and healthy lifestyles, while our Jigsaw PSHE lessons support personal development, kindness and resilience.

In Year 1, we nurture curiosity, independence and a love of learning, ensuring every child grows in confidence both academically and socially.

Staff:

1B: Mrs Ballinger, Mr Fitzgerald and Miss Jones.

1C: Mrs Cowin, & Mrs Jones