Skip to content ↓

Year 1

Year 1 

2026-2027

Welcome to Year 1. The adults working with us in our classroom are: 

Mrs Middleton - Class teacher

Miss Hailes - Job share (Thursday all day)

Mrs Pacey - PPA cover (Wednesday afternoon) 

Mrs Bailes - TA (Monday-Thursday

 

Please see the transition booklet below for more information. We look forward to seeing you soon.

  1. Y1 Transition book 2026-27.pdf
    PDF File

PE

PE will take place on a Thursday afternoon. Please remember earrings must be removed and long hair must be tied back. Please ensure that your child’s PE kit is in school all week, in case of timetable changes.

 

Homework

Homework will be given out every Friday and should be returned the following Wednesday. 

Our weekly spelling test will take place every Friday and will consist of 5 spellings. 

A spelling overview will be sent home at the end of the first full week of each half term and can be found below. Children will also receive weekly spellings to learn. 

  1. Spellings - Autumn Term.pdf
    PDF File

 

Reading 

Reading records will be checked every Monday. Children who have read at home four or more times during the week will receive a house point. Please encourage regular reading at home. Little and often makes such a difference.

 

Phonics 

Please scan the QR codes in the PDFs below to watch Read write inc. phonics fun Set 2 and Set 3 Speed Sounds videos, along with fun Challenge videos. Each video is just 5–10 minutes long and packed with simple, effective ways to boost your child's reading and spelling skills. Watching one video a day will be very beneficial for your childs learning.

Your encouragement makes a big difference!

 

Thank you for being such an important part of your child’s learning journey. 

 
  1. RWI set 2 and word challenge videos.pdf
    PDF File
  2. Set 2 Speed minute with friends.pdf
    PDF File
  3. Read Write inc Set 3 challenge videos.pdf
    PDF File
  4. Read Write inc Set 3 video.pdf
    PDF File

Links to useful websites:

Purple Mash (login in their homework book)

https://www.purplemash.com/harlaxton

Classroom Secrets Kids - interactive resources on a range of subjects (you will need to create a free account)

kids.classroomsecrets.co.uk

Number Blocks

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/help-your-child-with-maths

Online stories

https://stories.audible.com/start-listen

Nature Detectives - lots of activities to complete outside

http://www.treetoolsforschools.org.uk/menu/?_ga=2.73059734.420977765.1584712954-758495858.1584712954

Some different activities to complete outside

https://www.scouts.org.uk/the-great-indoors/

PE Activities

https://www.nhs.uk/10-minute-shake-up/shake-ups

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers

 

Cookie Policy