Year 1
Welcome to Year 1
Our teachers are Miss Honour (Badgers), Miss Hoque (Deers). Mrs Bongombe and Mrs Stagg (Hedgehogs)
KS1Support Staff: Mrs Hennessy, Ms. Mouri, Miss Carter, Mrs Pricopi, Miss Stock
We are committed and passionate about children's learning and development. We aim to ensure children have a smooth transition to Year One while building on their learning from reception. Our focus in Year One is to develop a strong foundation for learning and allow their curiosity to flourish. Year one is the beginning of more focused written work. Although it's always hard for the children to transition from Reception, we believe that by striving, dedication and being inspirational, we can make that transition easier. We are very proud of our children and amazed by all that they have achieved so far.
Phonics AND EARLY READING
We are delighted to share with you more about our phonics and early reading programme, Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised. This programme is designed to give your child a strong foundation in reading by teaching them the essential phonics skills they need to become confident and fluent readers.
How You Can Support Your Child at Home
Your involvement in your child’s early reading journey is invaluable. Please read the leaflet below.
Here are some ways you can help:
- Practice Phonics Sounds: Reinforce the phonics sounds and blending skills taught in school. Regular practice helps children develop fluency.
- Read Together: Share books daily. Encourage your child to read aloud and discuss the story to develop comprehension skills.
- Use the Resources Provided: We send home phonics-based reading books that match your child’s learning stage. Support them by revisiting these books regularly.
Workshop Presentation
We hosted a parent workshop to explain our approach and provide practical tips for supporting your child at home. The presentation, which includes helpful strategies and examples of activities to try at home, is attached for those unable to attend or who wish to revisit the material.
Phonics Screening Check
As part of the national phonics programme, all Year 1 children participate in the Phonics Screening Check in June. This simple and age-appropriate assessment measures your child’s ability to read a mix of actual and ‘nonsense’ words using their phonics skills. It helps us ensure they are on track with their reading development. Please read the below attachments for more information.
If you have any questions about the Little Wandle programme, how to support your child or the Phonics Screening Check, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s class teacher.
Please press the above Little Wandle image below for the presentation by Mrs Harle on how you can support your child with their reading.
Homework
In response to parental surveys and in line with recovery planning, English OR and math homework will be sent home each week in Year 1. This is to be completed in the child’s homework book.
Reading books are changed every week with their reading leader. Hedgehogs and Badgers change their books on Mondays, and Deers change their books every Tuesday. Children read three times per week with an adult. Inside each front cover, you will find information about the sounds, tricky words, and questions to ask your child while reading with them.
Spelling
Children will receive weekly spellings to practise. Weekly spellings link to words learnt in phonics lessons. It would be best to encourage your child to segment to spell words, e.g., sh-ee-p. Spellings will be stuck in your child's planner each week. Children must bring their planners to school every day.
Maths
A1 - I can read and write numbers 1-10 in numerals and words.
A2 - I know number bonds for each number to 6
Sp1 - I know doubles and halves of numbers to 10
Sp2 - I know number bonds to 10 and number bonds for each number to 10
Su 1 - I can read and write numbers 1-20 in numerals and words.
Su 2 - I know number bonds to 20
Little Wandle Programme Progression
