The document provides information for parents about Year 1 at Simon Balle Primary School. It outlines expectations for student behavior, communication methods like the weekly newsletter and school website, curriculum topics covered, homework and reading expectations, and upcoming events. It introduces the Year 1 teachers and staff. It emphasizes the importance of values and transitioning smoothly from Reception to Year 1.

2. Welcome to Year 1Welcome to Year 1

3. Parent InformationParent Information
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4. Expectations
“Our vision is clear – all members of the Simon
Balle community are set high and challenging
academic and personal targets and goals; thus
they are given both the support and
encouragement to succeed”.
•Behaviour
•Manners
•Independence
•Uniform

5. Medication/illness
• We should be aware of allergies/
medical needs
• Consent form for administering
prescription medication
• Children should not carry any form of
medicine
• If your child is ill- telephone the school,
keep us updated. Do not email class
teachers- only Mrs Harding

6. Communication
• Larch weekly news: via email on Friday (all
addresses for both parents)
• Website: blogs, weekly information for each
class, curriculum coverage, dates for the
diary, etc
• Email: all staff can be contacted via email
to arrange to meet and/or share important
information. If during the day class teachers
won’t get a chance to respond, so email
Mrs Harding or call office

7. Partnerships

8. Staff
•Miss Pearce – Rabbits Class Teacher
•Mrs Ludlow- Teaching Assistant
•Mrs Summerfield – Badgers Class Teacher
•Mrs Pettengell – Teaching Assistant
•Mrs Southall – Spanish Teacher
•Mrs Isles – Music Teacher
•Mr Norcross – PE Teacher

9. Transition
In the Autumn Term Year 1 will be similar
to Reception in the Summer Term, in
order that the transition process is right
for the children.
There will still be opportunities for
outside learning in Year 1.

10. •Autumn 1 – Wonderful Me
•Autumn 2 – Food
•Spring 1 – Dinosaurs
•Spring 2 - Houses and Homes
•Summer 1 – Sport
•Summer 2 – Holidays and Journeys
Curriculum Topics

11. English
• Guided reading
• Daily phonics
• Grammar
• Daily English lesson

12. Maths
• Daily maths lesson
• Big Maths
• Maths pack

13. Possible Visits
• Exploring the local environment
linked to topics we are covering.
• Tesco Farm to Fork
• Knebworth dinosaur trail
• Local area visits

14. Homework
• Homework set each Friday
• To be handed in by Thursday
• Daily reading
• Signing reading record
• Spellings
• Spelling test each Friday

15. Reading
• Please read with your child each
evening and ensure you sign their
Reading Record.
• We will hear your child read in school
at least once a week.

16. Phonics
• Year 1 Phonics Screening check in the
Summer Term.
• Your child will take part in Phonics
everyday at school and will have
spellings linked to this.

17. Values
• Values are very important to support
the children with their learning.
• We will be working on a certain Value
over a period of time in order to give
the children the skills they need for
everyday life.

18. Other Important
Information
• If you need to speak to a teacher
please make an appointment with Mrs
Harding in the School Office.
• You could also email the Class
Teacher and we will get back to you.
• One keyring!
• Water bottles