Class 1 - Miss Billson
Welcome to Class 1!
In class one, we are a mixed age class of EYFS and Year 1 children. We are very fortunate to have several staff members who work with us to ensure we have the best time and learn lots! On this page you can find key information, timetables and planning to support your child's time in class 1.
Key Information:
Staff in Class 1 - Miss Billson (Teacher) , Mrs Richardson (LSA), Mr Riddell (LSA) , Mrs Trelawny (LSA), Miss Hughes (Cover teacher), Mrs Evans (Music Teacher)
Please note that on a Wednesday afternoon the class will be taught by Miss Hughes as this is Miss Billson's PPA time. On Thursday mornings, the class will be taught by Mrs Evans and Mr Riddell as this is Miss Billson's Sendco time.
PE - Wednesdays and Thursdays
What to bring - All items to be names please. Water bottle, snack, coat (we will be outside in most weathers) , wellies, indoor shoes, bag (the children often want to bring their creations home.)
Trips - Our end of year class trip will be on Monday 30th June to Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
Assessment - Year 1 have their phonics screening check set by the government in July. They will also complete NTS assessments at the end of every term. Alongside these, all children will have regular phonics assessments as part of Little Wandle and of course as their teacher I am constantly assessing their understanding of content and the ELGs.
Summer Terms
During the summer terms, the children are building up to their transition into the next year group therefore the work and content will increase to ensure they are prepared. Whilst these are short terms this year, there will be lots to do and events taking place so please ensure you read the newsletters to stay up to date.
Please find below key dates, overviews of this term and timetables.
Key dates this term:
28th April - Children return to school
5th May - Bank Holiday (School closed)
26th - 30th May - Half term (School closed)
2nd June - Year 1 athletics (after school event see parentmail for sign up)
30th June - Class trip to Yorkshire Wildlife Park
TBC - Year 6 leavers service (All classes perform a song, parents welcome)
9th July - End of term
Please find below key dates, overviews of this term and timetables.
Key dates this term:
28th April - Children return to school
5th May - Bank Holiday (School closed)
26th - 30th May - Half term (School closed)
2nd June - Year 1 athletics (after school event see parentmail for sign up)
30th June - Class trip to Yorkshire Wildlife Park
TBC - Year 6 leavers service (All classes perform a song, parents welcome)
9th July - End of term
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| spring_2_morning_timetable.docx |
| spring_2_afternoon_timetable.docx |
Phonics
Last year, we began a new phonics scheme called Little Wandle. This is a whole class approach meaning all children are taught phonics by 1 teacher at the same time. Children who need further support will have structured interventions outside of phonics lessons. As we are fortunate to be a mixed year class, this means that some children in Year 1 may need to repeat some EYFS phonics lessons in addition to the year 1 lessons if this is applicable to your child, I will speak to you about this.
In year 1 children have to sit a government phonics screening test, this requires all children to attempt at reading 40 words (a mix of nonsense and real words). Children are allowed to segment (sound it out) however they must be able to blend. These words include sounds from phase 2,3 and 5 so it is key children are secure in all of these to pass. It is vital that children practise their phonics outside of school to develop their reading and speaking.
Reading - Following the Little Wandle program, children will have group reading sessions with an adult at least twice a week. (This may vary due to events)
Children will bring books home to read that are a suitable level for them, they must be reading fluently and show good comprehension skills before they can progress.
Reading fluently - Remind children to use their magic finger to follow the words, children should be segmenting (sounding out) the words in their heads and reading without separating the sounds we call this blending. Children will get used to doing this the more you read with and encourage them to do these things.
I would recommend all parents to visit the Little Wandle website, they have a fantastic parents section which shows you what we will teach and how we do so. There are also various quick videos to allow you to support your child in the best way at home, ensuring every child is hearing the correct pronunciations both at school and home as this can often cause confusion. For example M would sound as "mmmm" not "muh". For parents | Letters and Sounds (littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk)
As children progress, we try to encourage children to say the letter name when spelling for example many children are used to saying M as "muh" not "Em" we try to remove misconceptions for the children by using the clear letter names when discussing spelling and graphemes.
Phonics websites:
For parents | Letters and Sounds (littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk)
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
Last year, we began a new phonics scheme called Little Wandle. This is a whole class approach meaning all children are taught phonics by 1 teacher at the same time. Children who need further support will have structured interventions outside of phonics lessons. As we are fortunate to be a mixed year class, this means that some children in Year 1 may need to repeat some EYFS phonics lessons in addition to the year 1 lessons if this is applicable to your child, I will speak to you about this.
In year 1 children have to sit a government phonics screening test, this requires all children to attempt at reading 40 words (a mix of nonsense and real words). Children are allowed to segment (sound it out) however they must be able to blend. These words include sounds from phase 2,3 and 5 so it is key children are secure in all of these to pass. It is vital that children practise their phonics outside of school to develop their reading and speaking.
Reading - Following the Little Wandle program, children will have group reading sessions with an adult at least twice a week. (This may vary due to events)
Children will bring books home to read that are a suitable level for them, they must be reading fluently and show good comprehension skills before they can progress.
Reading fluently - Remind children to use their magic finger to follow the words, children should be segmenting (sounding out) the words in their heads and reading without separating the sounds we call this blending. Children will get used to doing this the more you read with and encourage them to do these things.
I would recommend all parents to visit the Little Wandle website, they have a fantastic parents section which shows you what we will teach and how we do so. There are also various quick videos to allow you to support your child in the best way at home, ensuring every child is hearing the correct pronunciations both at school and home as this can often cause confusion. For example M would sound as "mmmm" not "muh". For parents | Letters and Sounds (littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk)
As children progress, we try to encourage children to say the letter name when spelling for example many children are used to saying M as "muh" not "Em" we try to remove misconceptions for the children by using the clear letter names when discussing spelling and graphemes.
Phonics websites:
For parents | Letters and Sounds (littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk)
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
Class 1 overviews
Below you will find:
Below you will find:
- Long term curriculum map (This shows what we will cover throughout the year.)
- Subject coverage documents (These will allow you to see exactly which areas of the ELGs, DMs and NC is being covered and when.)
Long term plan
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Subject coverage documents (ELGs, DMs, NC)
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