Welcome to Elm Class 2023 - 2024

Welcome to the Year 1 Elm Class page.

On this page you will find important notices including information regarding Year 1 expectations, and curriculum information. 

This page will be regularly updated so please check weekly.

Any concerns or worries, please speak to me after school and we can arrange a suitable time if required.

We look forward to working with you this year in order to support you with your children's learning.

Miss Reeves and Miss Cherry

Learning in Year 1

Transitioning from Reception to Year 1 can be challenging for many children. Therefore, to make this as smooth as possible, our provision is adapted to provide opportunities that will reflect the familiarity and routines of Reception. Although Year 1 includes more structured based learning, children are given independent learning time frequently throughout the day.

How do our children access independent learning?

Children are taught knowledge and skills in whole class sessions that are linked to the Year One curriculum objectives. During adult-led tasks, some children will work with adults and some will access their independent learning. Children will swap over once their work is completed. Independent learning opportunities are subsequently provided to solidify and recap prior learning. In our classroom, this can be seen through 3 planned, subject related/specific activities being provided and freely accessed during the lesson. For example, when learning about addition in maths, 3 activities are set up that will include hands on experiences to solidify their knowledge. This could include building block addition, numicon part-part-whole models, and many more.  These often incorporate a fine motor focus, to ensure children have sufficient finger and hand strength and can subsequently write their numbers/letters correctly.

How do the adults in school support the children?

The adults in the class (Miss Reeves and Miss Cherry) support the children to scaffold and extend the children’s learning allowing for opportunities for revisiting, sharing, exploring and talking about their discoveries and knowledge. This is important part of the children’s learning opportunities as it allows them to become increasingly independent and develop their skills for life-long learning.