Dear families,

A very warm welcome to Year 1!

We are excited to welcome you and your children to Year 1. This year marks an important transition from the Foundation Stage to the National Curriculum, and our experienced team is dedicated to supporting your child’s development, independence, and wellbeing throughout this journey.

In Term 1, we place a strong emphasis on emotional wellbeing and personal responsibility to help ease the transition. We encourage a growth mindset and celebrate progress—no matter how small—within the classroom community. A key focus this term will be developing core skills, particularly handwriting, phonics, and reading.

To ensure your child makes expected progress, your support at home is vital. We ask that you listen to your child read at least three times a week and encourage them to use Numbots for 15 minutes across the week (Monday–Friday). Spelling Bee will begin in Term 2 to allow a smooth start to the year.

Please ensure you are connected to MarvellousMe, our main platform for sharing important updates and celebrating your child’s achievements. If you are not yet signed up, please contact the school office for assistance.

We look forward to a fantastic year of learning, growth, and collaboration. If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to share your child’s successes, please speak to your class adults—we’re here to help.

Kind regards,

The Year 1 Team

Mrs Pleace & Miss O’Connell – Nightingale Class
Mrs Chirnside & Mrs Jones – Dove Class
Mrs Pearn & Mrs Ashworth – Goldfinch Class
Miss Brett – Supporting across all classes