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Year 1
Welcome to Year 1
1SB & 1HK
Year 1 Teachers
Mrs Browne
Mrs Kelly
Transitioning from Reception to Year 1 can feel like a big step for both children and their parents, but we will still have lots of fun and opportunities to explore. We are passionate about providing a high-quality, nurturing environment where every child can shine. Year 1 is an exciting time of development and curiosity, and we are dedicated to ensuring our children enjoy their first year in Key Stage 1. We believe in inspiring enthusiasm for learning through a rich and varied curriculum that is both challenging and enjoyable. Embedding key skills and knowledge through song, crafts, practical resources, exploration and stories.
So many basic skills are secured in Year 1, it really is a year where we see amazing progress from the children! Many of them will start the year recording strings of letters to represent their sentences and will leave having mastered capital letters, finger spaces and full stops. We also spend time supporting the children in their vocabulary choices to ensure they are writing interesting sentences which make sense. Through the Read Write Inc. phonics scheme, we also see tremendous progress in reading and spelling in Year 1. Home reading books complement the books which are taught in school and allow parents to support learning at home, building up the bank of sounds recognised and used by the children. In maths, we consolidate and deepen the children’s knowledge of counting and place value with numbers to 100 and explore different strategies for addition and subtraction. Our focus is very much on practical exploration and developing understanding through collaboration and discussion with others.
We value the importance of partnership with parents and carers. By working together, we can create a nurturing environment where children feel confident and happy to learn. Regular communication and shared goals are essential to your child’s success.
We look forward to working in partnership with you to make Year 1 a truly magical and memorable year.