1. Parent’s meeting Year 1 2019-2020 Mrs Bhogal-Rai, Mrs Aktas, Mr Paul
Ms Brown
Mrs Bhogal-Rai, Mrs Aktas, Mr Paul

2. Aims of the meeting Introduce Year 1 teachers
The Early Years curriculum’s transition to the
National Curriculum
The differences between Reception and Year 1
How we prepare the children
How you can prepare your child
Phonics screening
Notes for parents
Questions
Sophie

3. Year 1 Teachers Mr Paul Shackleton – YGL + Art and DT lead
Mrs Aktas Johnson – Computing lead
Mrs Bhogal-Rai Cousteau - Phase Leader + G&T Lead
Sophie

4. Differences between Reception and Year 1
 The children’s day is more structured with a distinct separation between
play and learning.
 Children’s learning is compartmentalised into clear subjects.
 Children are expected to sit for longer periods.
 Children have less choice in deciding how they learn.
 No continuous provision for outdoor learning.

5. Growth mindset
Ms Brown

6. Example- A week in Year 1 B K A E PPA Maths English P Topic
KS1
:25
10.25
11:00-12:00
12.30
12:00-1:00
1.30-2:15
2:30- 2:55 – 3:15
3:15-3:30
Monday
PPA
Maths K
English L P
Topic
(Geography) B PE
Upper playground
Story Time
Tuesday
Duty
P.E
Dining hall A U H R
Free choice RR
Wednesday E N O
Science
Thursday
(Music-hall) C I
R.E
Friday S
Art
Sophie

7. Curriculum Overview
Link to download -

8. End of Year 1 Expectations
Tania

9. Reading Apply phonic knowledge and skills to decode words.
Read accurately by blending sounds in unfamiliar words.
Recognise and join in with predictable phrases when sharing a story.
Relate reading to own experiences.
Re-read if reading does not make sense.
Re-tell with considerable accuracy.
Discuss significance of title and events.
Make predictions on basis of what has been read.
Make inferences on basis of what is being said and done.
Read aloud with pace and expression, i.e. pause at full stop; raise voice for question.
Recognise:
capital letters
full stops
question marks
exclamation marks
Know why the writer has used the above punctuation in a text.
Know difference between fiction and non-fiction texts.
Mrs Aktas

10. Writing Write clearly demarcated sentences. Use ‘and’ to join ideas.
Use conjunctions to join sentences (e.g. so, but).
Use standard forms of verbs (e.g. go/went).
Introduce use of:
capital letters
full stops
question marks
exclamation marks
Use capital letters for names and the personal pronoun ‘I’.
Write a sequence of sentences to form a short narrative [as introduction to paragraphs].
Use correct formation of lower case letters – finishing in right place.
Use correct formation of capital letters.
Use correct formation of digits.
Spell common exception words and the days of the week.
Use the prefix ‘un’ and understand how it changes the meaning of verbs and nouns, e.g. unkind, undoing.
Use the spelling rule for adding ‘s’ or ‘es’ to indicate plural nouns.

11. Mathematics
Count to and across 100, forwards & backwards from any number.
Read and write numbers to 20 in numerals & words.
Read and write numbers to in numerals.
Say 1 more/1 less to 100.
Count in multiples of 2, 5 & 10.
Use bonds and subtraction facts to 20.
Add & subtract:
o 1-digit & 2-digit numbers to 20, including zero.
Solve one-step multiplication and division using objects, pictorial representation and arrays.
Recognise half and quarter of an object, a shape or a quantity.
Sequence events in chronological order.
Use language of day, week, month and year.
Tell time to hour & half past.
Measure and begin to record length, mass, weight, capacity, volume.
Recognise and know the value of different denominations of coins and notes.
Know common 2-D and 3-D shapes.

12. What can you do to support your child at home?
English
Practice forming letters correctly.
Ensure your child revises for spelling test.
Encourage children to write at home about a topic of their choice.
Read to your child as well as listening to them read. Ask questions about what they have read
and about unfamiliar(or at times familiar) vocabulary.
Expose children to a range of text not just those which are sent home. E.g. magazines, comics,
paper, cereal box, recipe books etc.
Reading should be enjoyable!
Maths
Look for numbers and shapes in your environment e.g. door numbers, buses. For shapes- windows,
Cereal box, tissue box etc.
Count objects in a number of ways e.g in 2’s or 5 (socks, large number of objects)
Practice writing the days of the week and months of the year.
Encourage your child to read the clock at home.
Allow your child to count the coins/notes in your purse/wallet. Can they select the correct
coins to pay for an item?
Sophie

13. Phonics Screening- Year 1- Summer Term
There will be a strong focus on Phonics and Reading throughout Year 1.
We will follow the Letters and sounds scheme to provide a structured and
systematic approach to teaching literacy.
The new National Curriculum emphasises the importance of children learning to read using a phonics based approach. Children will learn the phonetic sounds to help them blend and read the words. Teaching them the right phonics skills will ensure they become successful readers and make them feel confident when taking the Phonics Screening Test at the end of Year 1.
There will be more information and workshops throughout the year.
Ms Brown

14. Final Notes
Homework/Spellings- Given out Thursday due back following Wednesday at the latest.
Book changes – Minimum of once per week. Ensure children understand what they are reading.
Please write names on ALL items of clothing including P.E kits.
No laces on shoes unless children are able to tie them themselves.
Bags suitable for the age of children.
Read newsletters and check s for further information about topics, trips and key dates. Please register your interest with the office if you wish to support on trips.
Please arrange a suitable time with your class teacher should you need to discuss important matters.
Mrs B-R

15. Thank you
Any questions?