Key Stage 1

Welcome to Key Stage One of Heathcoat Primary School.

Class information

Key Stage One (KS1) consists of 3 mixed year 1 and 2 classes. We plan learning carefully to ensure that 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 Termly newsletters where you can find out more about the children’s learning:

Autumn 25 newsletter year 1 & 2

Spring 26 newsletter year 1 & 2

Year 1 & 2 summer term 26 newsletter

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 and 2: year1and2@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.

Class teachers are:

Ash class: Miss Davis

Beech class: Mrs Bard & Mrs Bell

Conifer class: Mrs Bowkett & Mrs Johnson

If you require further support, please contact Mrs Budden (Assistant Headteacher).

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.