Key Stage 1 - Year 1/2

Leaving Reception behind and moving into Year 1 can feel like a big step for both children and their parents. Ms. Hannan and Ms. Mitchell are here to make this transition as smooth and reassuring as possible, supporting children and families through this important next learning step.

In Year 1, children continue to benefit from a broad and engaging curriculum, with plenty of opportunities for free play and hands-on learning. Although the school day becomes a little more structured than in Reception, children still learn in a range of ways: moving, exploring outdoors, working in groups, sitting on the carpet and walking around the school. They also gradually become used to sitting at a table for longer periods.

By Year 2, children are usually settled into their classroom routines, familiar with their teachers and confident in the daily expectations across the curriculum. They develop greater independence and begin to take more responsibility for themselves and their belongings.

What do we learn in Year 1/2?

For Year 1 the school day may be a little more structured than it was in Reception and the children will get used to sitting at a table for a little longer than they are used to, but they will still also be learning in a variety of ways; while moving, exploring outdoors, in groups, on the carpet or walking around the school!

Year 1 carry out the Phonics Screening Check. This is a national check and is nothing to worry about as your child has been learning phonics all year; they are well-practiced having experienced the format through regular half-termly assessment.

The check is carried out by Ms. Hannan. Please get in touch if you have any questions and Ms. Hannan will be only too happy to help.

Year 2 is the last year of Key Stage 1. There is a continued focus on phonics, while in maths your child will be introduced to fractions.