Learning in Year One

Exciting learning continues into Year One as children become even more independent. Children continue to invest in their learning through their choice of topic as teachers interweave and build on the skills and knowledge that they learnt in the EYFS.

As well as daily Reading, Writing and Maths lessons, the children enjoy a rich, broad and balanced curriculum that is based on the National Curriculum.

Click on this link to learn more about the Year One Curriculum

Our Enhanced Curriculum

We want the children to thoroughly enjoy each age and stage of their childhood. We enhance and extend our Curriculum through learning and being outside. FAB Fridays will see all children engaged in lessons outside that build on the skills they have learnt during the week. They apply their learning to real life, making the very most of our wonderful environment and supportive community. Similarly, we extend the children's understanding of the world around them through Life Skills and learning how to use Makaton to sign. Your Teaching Team will let you know what is being taught and when through regular updates.

Phonics Tests

During the year children will continue learning how to decode and read using their phonics skills as we continue to teach from Little Wandle (our chosen phonics scheme). In June, all children will undertake an assessment of their phonic knowledge. The tests are set by the National Curriculum Assessment department and consist of twenty real words and twenty nonsense words. Families will be told if their child has or has not met the expected standard.

End of Year Expectations for Year 1

This information is for parents and carers about the end of year expectations for children in our school. The staff have identified these expectations as being the minimum requirements your child must meet in order to ensure continued progress throughout the following year.

All the objectives will be worked on throughout the year and will be the focus of direct teaching. Any extra support you can provide in helping your children to achieve these is greatly valued.

If you have any queries regarding the content of these links or would like support in knowing how best to help your child, please talk to your child’s teacher.

Click on this link to read more about the end of year expectations for Reading, Writing and Maths

High Frequency words to read and spell by the end of Year One