Year 1
Each term, learning in Year 1 is carefully planned around an engaging theme that builds on children’s early skills and supports their growing independence, curiosity and understanding across the curriculum.
Spring Term Theme Overview
In the spring term, Year 1 children will continue to develop their curiosity and thinking skills through the theme “Let’s Investigate…”. This theme encourages children to ask questions, observe closely and explore how things work.
Learning will be practical and enquiry-based, with opportunities for children to investigate materials, numbers, stories and the world around them. Children will be supported to explain their ideas, make simple comparisons and build confidence in applying what they have learned across different subjects.
The overview below gives a snapshot of the key learning for the term and suggests ways families can support learning at home, as children continue to achieve, belong and thrive in Year 1.
spring yr 1 lets investigate.pdf
Autumn Term Theme Overview
In the autumn term, Year 1 children will begin to deepen their learning through the theme “Let’s Explore!”. This theme supports children to ask questions, make observations and develop a growing understanding of the world around them.
Learning will focus on building knowledge and skills across the curriculum through purposeful activities, discussion and exploration. Children will be encouraged to think more independently, explain their ideas and apply what they have learned in different subjects.
The overview below outlines the main areas of learning for the term and shares how families can support learning at home. Our curriculum supports children to develop academically, socially and emotionally as they continue to achieve, belong and thrive in Year 1.