Year 1 Blog

Blog
24 November 2023
Mapping it all out!
Hi all, We have been been very busy in our learning once again in Year 1! In Phonics this week, we have been focusing on the ‘e’ sound...

Blog
16 November 2023
Publishing Poems!
Dear parents and carers, The Year 1 classes have been very busy in their learning this week! In Phonics this week, we have been focusing on the ‘er’...

Blog
10 November 2023
We Are All Poets!
We are all very proud of our Year ones as they continue to challenge themselves in their creative thinking. We have all had an amazing week! Phonics In...
Curriculum
Additional Resources
Phonics & Reading
Children in Reception follow the phonics programme SoundsWrite:
Downloadable phonics bookmarks
Further information
Below you will find a range of websites and links that can support the development of children’s reading skills at home.
Writing
Our English curriculum at UCPS follows the national curriculum guidelines and encompasses Grammar, Punctuation, Handwriting, Spelling and Composition. The expectations for Year 1 writing can be found here.
Below you will find a range of websites and links that can support consolidation of the Year 1 English curriculum at home.
Grammar & Punctuation
Handwriting
Spelling
Writing & Genres
Maths
Numbots
Children can access the maths platform Numbots using their assigned login and password to practice their number fluency.
Number & Place Value
Addition & Subtraction
Multiplication & Division
Measurement
Properties of Shape
Position & Direction
Handling Data