Welcome to our Year 1 Curriculum area.

Here you will find out about the topics we will be learning about this year.

Year 1 Long Term Plan

Autumn

Bright lights, big city

This topic teaches children about the physical and human characteristics of the United Kingdom, including a detailed exploration of the characteristics and features of the capital city. Children will also learn about The Great Fire of London, how it started and how it effected London.

Moon Zoom

In this Science topic, children develop their knowledge of technology, space and materials. Children will learn how to design and make model spaceships, considering the properties of materials. They might even meet an alien!

Spring

All creatures great and small

In this Geography topic, children will be developing map skills and learning about different animals and how they are cared for. Look out for the big cats!

Memory Box

In this History topic, children learn about changes over time, family and community. This topic develops children’s knowledge and appreciation of local history, special memories, customs and traditions, and growing up. What is your favourite memory?

Summer

Dinosaur Planet

In this roaring History topic, children will develop knowledge of prehistory. Children will learn about dinosaurs and fossils, and the amazing discoveries of palaeontologists.

Splendid Skies

Children will develop their knowledge of the weather and seasonal changes. Children will observe and identify plants and how they grow. Get your walking boots on!

Please see below for further information about Year 1 following our Parents in Partnership (PiPs) meeting:

Y1 PIPs Meeting