Curriculum Overview – Year 1

English

Reading

• Match graphemes for all phonemes
• Read accurately by blending sounds
• Read words with very common suffixes
• Read contractions and understand purpose
• Read phonics books aloud
• Link reading to own experiences
• Join in with predictable phrases
• Discuss significance of title and events
• Make simple predictions

 Writing

• Name letters of the alphabet
• Spell very common 'exception' words
• Spell days of the week
• Use very common prefixes and suffixes
• Form lower case letters correctly
• Form capital letters and digits
• Compose sentences orally before writing
• Read own writing to peers or teachers

 Grammar

• Leave spaces between words
• Begin to use basic punctuation: . ? !
• Use capital letters for proper nouns
• Use common plural and verb suffixes

 Speaking and Listening

• Listen and respond appropriately
• Ask relevant questions
• Maintain attention and participate

Mathematics

Number and Calculation

• Count to / across 100
• Count in 1’s, 2’s. 5’s and 10’s
• Identify 'one more' and 'one less'
• Read and write numbers to 20
• Use language, e.g. 'more than', ‘one less’
• Use +, - and = symbols
• Know number bonds to 20
• Add and subtract one-digit and two-digit numbers to 20, including zero
• Solve one-step problems, including simple arrays

 Geometry and Measures

• Use common vocabulary for comparison, e.g. heavier, taller, full, longest, quickest etc.
• Describe position and movement, including half and quarter turns
• Begin to measure length, capacity, weight
• Recognise coins and notes
• Use time and ordering vocabulary
• Tell the time to hour/half hour
• Use language days, weeks, months and years
• Recognise and name common 2D and 3D shapes
• Order and arrange objects
• Describe position and movement, including half and quarter turns

Science

Biology

• Identify basic plants
• Identify basic plant parts (roots, leaves, flowers, etc.)
• Identify and compare common animals
• Identify and name basic body parts

 Chemistry

• Distinguish between objects and materials
• Identify and name common materials
• Describe simple properties of some materials
• Compare and classify materials

 Physics

• Observe weather associated with changes of season

History

Key Concepts

• Changes in living memory (linked to aspects of national life where appropriate)

 Key Individuals

• Lives of significant historical figures, Including comparison of those from different periods
• Significant local people

 Key Events

• Bonfire night
• Events of local importance

Art and Design

• Use a range of materials
• Use drawing, painting and sculpture
• Develop techniques of colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space
• Learn about range of artists, craftsmen and designers

Computing

• Understand use of algorithms
• Write & test simple programs
• Use logical reasoning to make predictions
• Organise, store, retrieve & manipulate data
• Communicate online safely and respectfully
• Recognise uses of IT outside of school

Design and Technology

• Design purposeful, functional and appealing products
• Generate, model and communicate ideas
• Use range of tools and materials to complete practical tasks
• Evaluate existing products and own ideas
• Build and improve structures and mechanisms
• Understand where food comes from

Modern Languages

• Not required at KS1

Geography

• Name & locate the four countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom using atlases and globes
• Identify seasonal / daily weather patterns in the UK and the location of hot and cold areas of the world
• Use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to local and familiar features
• Use four compass directions and simple vocabulary

Music

• Sing songs
• Play tuned and untuned instruments musically
• Listen and understand live and recorded music
• Make and combine sounds musically

Physical Education

• Master basic movement, e.g. running, jumping, throwing, catching, balance, agility and co-ordination
• Participate in team games
• Perform dance using simple movement
• Swimming proficiently at 25m