You may find this information about the National Curriculum helpful:
http://www.risingstars-uk.com/curriculumparentguide
In Year 1 the children are encouraged to become independent learners and thinkers. Children are expected to be active in their learning, be responsible for their belongings and make the right behavioural choices.
Reading and Homework
Literacy homework is sent out on Tuesday and due back in on Friday.
Numeracy homework is sent out on Tuesday and due back in on Friday.
Read for 10 minutes every night, you can read a book, a newspaper, a magazine, or on a tablet. Don't forget to sign your Champion Reading Record to earn your Go Tickets.
Literacy
In Year 1, each week children learn about a book based around our topic. The children have many opportunities to write for different purposes such as a letter, an advert, a set of instructions and stories. Children are expected to use a neat and legible handwriting style and ensure that they use their phonic knowledge for spelling. They focus on vocabulary, connectives, openers and punctuation in all our pieces of writing.
They take part in guided reading each week, focusing on segmenting and blending and understanding of the story.
In June of Year 1 all the children have a phonics check. This is a national test and takes place in all schools across the UK
Numeracy
In maths children are learning about (in fun and creative practical ways):
Important Learning
In Year 1 the children are encouraged to become independent learners and thinkers. Children are expected to be active in their learning, be responsible for their belongings and make the right behavioural choices.
PE days
1H - Tuesday
1B - Thursday
1S - Friday
Trips
IMAX
The Tower of London
Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood
Golders Hill Park
Be prepared in Year 1