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Year 1 Curriculum Evening: Welcome to 1J

Get an overview of Year 1 curriculum, expectations, and general procedures. Learn about uniform, equipment, National Curriculum, daily routine, reading, phonics, homework, and fast maths. Engage in your child's learning journey and discover how you can help them succeed together!

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Year 1 Curriculum Evening: Welcome to 1J

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  1. Year 1 curriculum evening Welcome to 1J Miss Jolley Mrs Etches Mrs Catling-Hall Mrs Townend

  2. Aims of the Evening • Overview of the curriculum • Expectations of Year 1 • Please save all questions until the end

  3. General procedures • 8.55 am – 3.15 pm (not 3.10 pm as all children are now five) • Register is at 9.00 am – late arrivals must go through the office as classroom doors have to be locked • Pupils should be in school promptly and should not arrive before 8.45am • Please ensure you supervise your child until the bell has rung • Scooters and bikes need to be pushed in the playground • No trim trail • Absence procedure – ring office, letter on return • Year 1 Cloakrooms • Collecting children at the end of the day - If a child has not been collected by 3.20pm (or more than 5 minutes after the end of the session), they will be transferred to our After School Club. A charge will be applied.

  4. Uniform • Autumn uniform must be worn from half term • No polo shirts or summer dresses • Children are responsible for their own items • Please ensure each item is clearly named • Long hair needs to be tied back • No jewellery, tattoos, nail varnish or extreme haircuts. Children wearing earrings, even if covered, cannot take part in P.E. • Lost property – returned to class if item is named. If not, it goes into the lost property bin by the bike shed.

  5. Equipment • We provide everything they need for completing their work • Book Bag – daily please (your child will empty their homework and reading books into a tray) • Water bottles – named please. • Please don’t allow your child to bring any toys into school unless they have been invited to do so.

  6. Physical Education • P.E. Monday (indoor) and Tuesday (outdoor) • PE Kit – this should be brought to school on a MONDAY and taken home on a FRIDAY. • Please ensure each item is clearly named. • The PE kit should consist of: • White Hurst Park T-shirt, green shorts, trainers that fit (ideally Velcro), socks, tracksuit bottoms and sweatshirt, PE KIT bag.

  7. National Curriculum • Your child is now either working towards or now following expectations from the new 2014 National Curriculum. • This phase is called Key Stage One which includes four classes – years one and two. • Website – • www.hurst-park.surrey.sch.uk/curriculum

  8. Daily Routine • Free flow environment • We are working towards a more formal way of learning, where your child will be taught a whole class Maths and English lesson every day • Green for growth and pink for praise • Foundation subjects • Class management –stickers, praise, house points • Behaviour Policy –miss some of playtime, speak to deputy head/headteacher, contact with parents (where necessary) • Playtimes – outdoor equipment at lunchtime and music/dance twice a week.

  9. Reading • The book banding system that Hurst Park uses is closely linked with the National Curriculum • Comprehension is hugely important and we will share some of the questions that support this with you in the yellow books • We aim for every child to have been read with every day during year 1

  10. Phonics • National Phonics Screening Test in June for Year One • Meeting about it later in the year • Phonics taught using Jolly Phonics and Letters and Sounds • We aim for the children to do Phonics focused activities every day

  11. Homework • Reading homework will be sent home this week • Mathletics homework will start after half term • Homework Policy on website

  12. FAST Maths sessions will start once a week after half term where the children will be tested on their Key Instant Recall Facts. • We will use a challenge sheet to test the children which will be relevant to the child’s ability. • The children will be given a certain time limit during which to complete the test. • This will come home on a weekly basis so you can see what they need to practise next or continue to practise if working on the same facts.

  13. Trips • Toys workshop (in school) • Hopefully a visit to Hounslow Urban Farm • Church visit to school • Brooklands Museum

  14. Year 1 Curriculum Map

  15. How can you help your child? • Stay involved and feel free to contact me with any questions and concerns • Make sure your child is getting plenty of sleep and is ready for school each day • Help your child with their homework • Read with your child every night • Teach your child to be responsible for their actions and their schoolwork • Website • Social Media • PTA – class reps

  16. Exciting year ahead! Thank you 

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