Key Stage 1

Welcome to Key Stage One of Heathcoat Primary School.

Class information

Key Stage One (KS1) consists of Year 1 and 2. We work closely together as a key stage team to ensure children are learning skills progressively so that the building blocks of understanding are secure. We work closely with the EYFS team and KS2 teams, to ensure a smooth transition for the children as they come into year 1 from Reception, and also when the children move into year 3 from year 2.

This is a link to our Spring Term newsletters where you can find out more about the children’s learning.

Year 1: Year 1 newsletter Spring 2024

Year 2: Year 2 newsletter Spring 2024

The children in KS1 are taught phonics via our Read Write Inc (RWI) scheme.

The children are encouraged to take part in independent learning as well as working with the teacher as part of a whole class, in small groups or on a 1:1 basis. By working in this way we can really get to know each child’s strengths, and also areas where they may require further support.

A variety of resources are available to support the children in their learning such as Rekenreks, Numicon, bead strings, counting sticks and sound mats for spellings.

We are always keen to speak to parents. If you have any questions they have about your child’s learning you can speak to teachers at the end of the day, or for non-urgent queries, email the year groups direct:

Year 1: year1@heathcoat.devon.sch.uk

Year 2: year2@heathcoat.devon.sch.uk

If you have an urgent message for a teacher, please ring the school admin team on 01884 252445 or email admin@heathcoat.devon.sch.uk.

Year 1

Learning in the Spring Term in Year 1

In the Spring term, year 1 will be considering “What does it take to be a great explorer?”, learning about famous explorers such as Ranulph Fiennes & Amy Johnson. The children are learning to play the Ukulele, as well as understanding a variety of music vocabulary such as timbre, rhythm, tempo and structure. Tempo will also be part of the Real Dance lessons during the first half of term.

In the second half of term, the children will explore the school grounds, going on a treasure hunt using a simple map. They will learn more about how to treat others, both online and in-person during Computing and PSHEd lessons. Healthy diet will be a focus when the children plan, make and evaluate a fruit salad during DT lessons.

The Spring Term in KS1 is full of really exciting and interesting learning!

For more information about the learning, please click on the newsletter links above.

If you would like further information about the learning this term please speak to Miss Davis, Mrs Bowkett or Mrs Johnson, and then to your team leader Mrs Budden, if you require further support.

Year 2

Learning in the Spring term in Year 2

In year 2 in the Spring term, the children will plan, make and evaluate a chair for Baby Bear (the fairytale character) during DT lessons. In maths they will learn about grouping and repeated addition as a model of multiplication, practicing the 2, 5 and 10 times tables as well as doubling larger numbers. In PSHEd lessons, children will learn about setting goals and how to achieve them, focusing on the significance of perseverance. This links to the HPS Train value “Never give up!”.

In the second half of the term, the children will write a story based on the text No Bot (a fiction piece of text), accurately using a range of punctuation. In maths lessons they will learn to recognise one half, one quarter and one third of a length, shape or set of objects. In Science the children will learn how seeds and bulb germinate and grow into mature plants. They will also learn what plants need to grow and stay healthy.