Years 1 and 2

Teacher: Mrs Gibson

Teaching Assistants: Mr Sunderland and Mrs Mountain

In Years 1 and 2, we are proud to implement a creative topic-based curriculum designed to inspire and engage our young learners. Our approach adheres closely to the National Curriculum for English and Maths, ensuring that our students develop essential skills in these core subjects. A significant emphasis is placed on reading, as we recognise its critical role in overall academic achievement.

To support this focus, we conduct daily phonics lessons where children learn new sounds and practice their blending and segmenting skills. We utilise the Little Wandle system for teaching phonics, which allows our children to read books that closely align with their current phonics knowledge. We encourage parents to support their children’s reading journey by ensuring they read for at least 10 minutes each night at home.

Home learning is set each week and typically includes reading, spellings and times tables (Year 2). Within the classroom (from Year 2), children participate in our weekly Tackling Tables test, which reinforces their understanding of mathematical concepts in a fun and engaging manner.

Additionally, our Year 1 and 2 students take on important roles in the school Nativity play, which forms a delightful part of our Christmas service at the local church.

To further enrich their learning experience, we plan outings each term. In recent years, these have included visits to Castle Rising, Sandringham Museum, Kings Lynn Museum, Gressenhall, and Holkham during the festive season. These trips provide practical learning opportunities that complement our curriculum.