Year 1

Welcome to our Year 1 Class

A very warm welcome to all the children and families joining our Year 1 class. We are delighted to begin this exciting next stage of the children’s learning journey together.
Year 1 is a wonderful opportunity for children to build on the skills, knowledge and experiences they developed during their time in Reception. We recognise that every child is unique, and we are committed to providing a nurturing, supportive environment where children feel happy, confident and ready to learn.
Our curriculum has been carefully planned to build on prior learning while introducing new and exciting experiences. Throughout the year, children will be encouraged to ask questions, explore ideas, develop their independence and become enthusiastic, motivated learners.
We are looking forward to a fantastic year filled with discovery, friendship, creativity and achievement. Working together with families, we hope to make Year 1 a happy, memorable and successful experience for every child.

Our Year 1 Team
The class teacher in Year 1 is Mrs Hodson, supported by Miss Wood.
Mr Dalton and Mrs Richards will also be covering throughout the week, so you may see their friendly faces at the end of the day.

Continuing Continuous Provision in Year 1
As the children move from Reception into Year 1, we recognise the importance of maintaining familiar approaches to learning and ensuring that the transition feels smooth and secure.Continuous provision will continue to play an important role within our Year 1 classroom.
Children will have regular opportunities to revisit and practise their learning through carefully planned, purposeful provision. This will allow them to apply new knowledge and skills independently, make choices, solve problems, collaborate with others and develop their confidence as learners.
Our provision will build on the principles and experiences the children are familiar with from Reception, while gradually becoming more challenging and increasingly focused on the Year 1 curriculum. Resources and activities will be carefully selected to encourage children to explore, investigate and deepen their understanding.
Adult-led teaching and learning will sit alongside opportunities for independent exploration and purposeful play. This approach allows children to consolidate previous learning, make connections and apply their skills in different contexts, while developing the
independence and resilience needed as they progress through school.
We will gradually adapt the balance of provision throughout the year, responding to the children’s needs and ensuring they are supported and challenged appropriately as they become more confident Year 1 learners.

Reading
We ask that children read at home at least five times each week. Regular reading is an important part of your child’s learning and helps to develop fluency, vocabulary, comprehension and confidence, while also nurturing a lifelong love of books.
Please support your child by making time to share books and enjoy reading together at home. Even a few minutes of reading each day can make a significant difference.
Children will be able to change their reading book on Mondays and Thursdays, provided they have read at home and their reading diary has been signed.
Reading journals should be brought into school every day, as children will have regular opportunities to read, share books and enjoy stories throughout the school week.

PE
PE lessons take place on different days for each class. To ensure that children are always prepared, we recommend that PE kits remain in school throughout the term.
Please ensure that all items, including PE kits and school uniform, are clearly named. This helps us to keep belongings safe and makes it much easier to return lost items to their owners.

On your child’s PE days, please ensure that:

Hair is tied back.
Earrings are removed before coming to school.
Children have their full PE kit available in school.

PE Days – Wednesday and Thursday