Year 1

A broader and deeper curriculum to promote problem-solving and independent thinking

In Year 1, children move from the Early Years Foundation Stage to the National Curriculum. This transition is managed with great care as we dove tail the end of Reception and the beginning of Year 1.

This is a year to take on new responsibilities and gain a greater awareness of each other and the world around us. Creative teaching with a topic based approach stimulates children with new ideas and fosters a sense of purpose. At the same time, structured play and role playing reinforces the academic goals and ideas being explored in lessons.

Literacy and numeracy, as the nuts and bolts of the curriculum, are focused upon each day. The children are introduced to a greater number of independent writing tasks, whilst developing a beautiful cursive script. Activities are differentiated to enable each child to develop at their own pace. Cross-curricular learning takes place in science, geography, history, art, computing and RS.

What you need to know

As part of our creative approach to teaching and commitment to academic achievement we continue to take learning outside the classroom, making use of our extensive grounds and facilities. This includes weekly Forest School. Year 1 children can also attend horse riding, French and music lessons and use our sports hall and playing fields for PE and games. After school activities provide an exciting extension to the school day.

  • Daily literacy and numeracy lessons

  • Topic based science, geography, history and RS

  • Music, computing, art, games and PE every week

  • Weekly RS and Celebration assemblies

  • After School Club with a wide choice of activities

Information from our Autumn Term Curriculum Evening

Welcome to Year 1 2021.pdf
Year 1 Topic Web Aut1 Marvellous Minibeasts.pdf