Key Stage 1
What to expect in Year 1 & 2
Light touch learning and plenty of fun!
Leaving Reception behind and moving into Year 1 can feel like a big step for both children and
their parents.
A good school will make the transition into Year 1, a smooth one. The children will still be learning
through play, they will still be exploring, discovering and making plenty of use of their role-play
corner.
Your child’s day will be a little more structured than it was in Reception and they may have to sit
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!
What will my child do in Year 1?
Your child will have left the EYFS behind in
reception, although some goals may be carried
on with them as they move into Year 1. This will
be their first year of the National Curriculum
and children will be assessed at the end of the
year to see if they have reached the expected
standard. All children are supported in order to
achieve this and are given extra support and
guidance if needed.
In June your child will do a Phonics screening
test, which helps your child’s teacher identify if
your child is secure in sounding out and
blending graphemes. It also detects if they can
read phonically decodable words.
- Phonics
- Topics and stories
- Maths Skills
- Beyond Literacy and numeracy
- Experiments in science and DT
- History and Geography
- PE
- Art
Social Skills and empathy as well as independence.
Parents should read to their children every
day and support them in doing homework
but keep it light and fun reacting and
understanding if they are tired.
