Key Stage 1 Teaching and Learning
Key Stage 1 Key Stage 1 is formed of four Year 1 and Year 2 parallel classes covering the age range 5 years to 7 years. There are two mixed ability classes in Year 1 and Year 2. Each class is taught by a qualified teacher and supported by a teaching assistant.
Year 1: Kingfisher Class and Teal Class Year 2: Avocet Class and Curlew Class
The Curriculum In Key Stage 1, we teach our own skills-based curriculum that covers the subjects of the National Curriculum alongside Wellbeing and RE (Religious Education), but also addresses the requirements of the 7+ assessment and allows children appropriate academic challenge. These are delivered through a cross-curricular theme, planned to motivate, challenge and inspire. Homework Homework is an important part of your child’s daily routine enabling them to reinforce skills and concepts taught in the classroom. It also allows them to share their new knowledge, understanding and successes with you. The task will be appropriate to your child’s needs and level of understanding. Reading and spellings should be a daily activity and any comments about your child’s enjoyment or ability can be recorded in the Home-Link Book. Homework activities are based on English, Mathematics and the termly topic.
Curriculum Guide for Key Stage 1
Specialist Teaching English as additional language (EAL)
Our Learning Support teachers work closely with the rest of the staff to give extra support to children for whom English is not their only language. Forest School Throughout Key Stage 1 children access Forest School lessons regularly. These sessions are linked to the term’s theme, but still allow children the opportunity to explore the outdoors as well as using tools for woodwork and working together for problem solving.
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