In Year 1, we have a nurturing environment where all children continue to flourish and develop their independence and curiosity through exploration and play as they transition into Key Stage 1. The format of the children's learning gradually becomes more structured and formal as the year progresses. This is to prepare them for their transition into Year 2 and is a slow and steady process, with small adjustments through the year. 

The children’s learning is planned around high-quality texts, which immerse the children in our topics, encourage exploration and promote a love of reading. The children are encouraged to read for pleasure and we also build upon their comprehensions skills by introducing inference, prediction and expression when reading. An emphasis is placed on phonics in Year 1, in preparation for the Phonics Screening in the Summer Term. Phonics sessions are fun, fast-paced and involve lots of games and exciting tasks.