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Year 1

Welcome to Year One 2025-2026

Hello and a big welcome to our Year 1 children and families! We are excited to embark on our learning journey this year. On this class page, you will find all the documents you need and important information.

The Year 1 teaching team is:

  • Mrs Gardiner (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday AM and Friday)
  • Mrs Taylor (Wednesday afternoons and Thursday)

Our teaching assistant is:

  • Mrs Gilbey

PE days are Monday and Tuesday. Please could the children come in their PE uniform on those days.

Meet the Teacher - September 2026

Year One Class Charter

In Year One, we promise to:

  • Listen when teachers are talking
  • Be ready for learning
  • Work hard and try our best
  • Be kind and respectful

Year 1 Topics

Term

Topic

Science

Autumn 1

How am I making history? (History)

Ourselves - animals including humans

Autumn 2

What is it like here? (Geography)

Our Pets - Animals including humans

Spring 1

How have toys changed? (History)

Let's Build - materials

Spring 2

What is the weather like in the UK? (Geography)

Marvellous Materials

Summer 1

How have explorers changed the world? (History)

Seasonal Changes - Wonderful Weather

Summer 2

What is it like to live in Shanghai? (Geography)

Plants - What's growing in our garden?

Curriculum Overview

Useful Information

A couple of Useful Links

Please encourage your child to get the Blue Peter book badge. Follow the link below:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/findoutmore/blue-peter-apply-for-a-book-badge

If you would like to help your child select a book from the library, please use the link below:

https://www.cookhamdean.org/librarians-bookworms/

Writing, Handwriting & Phonics

English- Reading & Spelling

Maths