There are two Year 1 classes – 1S is taught by Mrs Hancock and 1P is taught by Mrs Smalley.
In year 1 we are lucky enough to have a number of teaching assistants who work throughout the week and across both classes. Their names are Mrs Browne, Miss
Coates, Mrs Royle and Miss Watson.

The Year 1 staff are friendly and enthusiastic, and are thrilled to be a part of your child’s journey this year. We strongly believe that enhanced provision in Year 1 is
crucial to a child’s development. Therefore, we ensure that our classrooms provide plenty of opportunities for purposeful play. This allows children to develop important skills such as sharing, problem-solving, imagination, creativity, communication, making connections, and applying their learning to real-life situations. We strive to find the perfect balance between play and more formal learning styles in order to offer the best learning opportunities for every child.

We have planned numerous exciting learning experiences for the children as part of a creative and engaging curriculum. Each term will revolve around a carefully
selected topic that covers the requirements of the National Curriculum. These topics are as follows:

Autumn 1: Once upon a time? 3 little pigs and fire of London (about the past)
Autumn 2: Out of this World change to Me in my world? Geog what is it like here,
whatever next story, materials

Spring 1: Is there anybody there? What the lady bird heard, animal groups
Spring 2: Sensing seasons - weather, humans as animals and senses, what the
ladybird heard next

Summer 1: Ready, Steady, GROW! (plants, victorians and paper dolls book)
Summer 2: Wonders of the World (china, plants and major glad, major dizzy)

Our goal is to make Year 1 a fantastic learning experience for all children, and we are excited to be a part of the progress your child will make this year!
Best regards,
The Year 1 Team.