In Year 1 the children will continue to access a play-based learning curriculum as they did in Foundation Stage with a higher level of challenge.  This will allow the children to continue to develop as independent learners.  The children will have regular access to the Year 1 outside area to promote outside learning and the Year 1 team will make learning as hands on and practical for children as possible.  Year 1 children take part in phonics sessions each day to support Reading and Writing.  As a school we use the Read Write Inc Phonics Scheme. 

Read Write Inc information for Parents and Carers

The Year 1 curriculum embraces the National Curriculum.  Areas of Mathematics and English are linked and developed through the children's Learning Journeys such as directional vocabulary through the journeys we take and recounts based on real life experiences and visits.  The children will be given the opportunity to share their learning with the rest of the school and parents/carers through regular Class Presentations.