Welcome to Year 1!

Class Teacher: Mrs Rowley

About Our Class:

Year 1 is a very special and important year, as it marks the start of the children’s journey into Key Stage 1. Our focus is on creating a smooth and positive transition from Reception, building on the strong foundations of early learning while introducing new challenges and experiences that encourage growth, independence, and curiosity.

In our Year 1 classroom, we are committed and passionate about children’s learning and development. We provide a warm, supportive, and stimulating environment where children feel safe, valued, and confident to explore new ideas. Our lessons combine creative, practical, and structured activities, ensuring that learning is engaging, meaningful, and accessible to every child.

We are incredibly proud of our pupils and continually amazed by all that they achieve as they grow in confidence, independence, and resilience. Year 1 is a year full of discovery, where children begin to develop the essential skills and knowledge that will support them throughout their learning journey.

Our goal is for every child to flourish, feel excited about learning, and leave Year 1 ready to embrace the challenges of Key Stage 1 with confidence and enthusiasm.

PE Information: 

Our class P.E days are Tuesday and Thursday. Children need to be in school on these days in their P.E kits. Long hair will need to be tied back and earrings must be removed on P.E days. 

Year 1 Phonics Screening Check:

In Year 1, all children take part in the Phonics Screening Check, which usually takes place in June. This is a short, one-to-one assessment with the class teacher that helps us to identify how well pupils can use their phonics skills to decode and read words, including both real words and ‘alien’ (nonsense) words. The check is designed to confirm that children are developing the essential early reading skills they need to become confident, fluent readers.

At our school, we make the experience as relaxed and positive as possible. Children are familiar with the format because phonics is a regular part of our daily learning, and they are supported to approach the check with confidence. Our focus is on celebrating progress, identifying next steps, and ensuring that every child continues to develop a love of reading as they move through Key Stage 1.

Homework

Homework is posted half-termly. There are certificates handed out at the end of every half term based on how many pieces of homework are completed:

1 = Bronze Certificate

2 = Silver Certificate

3 = Gold Certificate

4+ = Platinum Certificate

You will need to complete weekly reading, 3 times a week, and numbots.