We are currently following Cycle B of our curriculum. 

Welcome to Jeffers Class.

Year 1/2

Welcome to Jeffers Class

Meet the team

Mrs. Brandon – Class teacher

Mrs. Gavin - 1:1 support

Miss. Shepherd - 1:1 support

Hello and welcome to our year 1 / 2 class page. We have lots of amazing support in our classroom to help all children flourish.

Key information

Maths - Each Friday your child will be given a maths activity on the topic that we have covered in class. Maths homework is intended as practice, they will not be expected to learn anything new at home, if your children struggle please let Mrs. Brandon know.

Reading - As always, we expect children to be reading to an adult at least 3 times a week- recorded in their reading record. Pupils read with an adult at school every week but the more practice the better!

Our Curriculum

Please see our curriculum page for a detailed outline of the all objectives the children will cover this half term.

We have sessions on Grammar, Writing, Maths and Phonics daily. We also have weekly sessions on Science, Computing, PE, History, Geography, RE, Art, DT, PSHE, Forest school and Music.

Reading

Ideally, children should be reading at home for at least 5 to 10 minutes a day. This is so important for their development and can make a huge difference to their reading skills! Reading a book more than once helps build confidence, fluency and word recognition.

We ask that you support your child in this and sign their reading record every time you hear them read. Please make sure book bags are brought into school every day. 

P.E – Our P.E days are Monday and Friday. Please can we ask that your child comes into school wearing a full P.E kit. This includes a plain white P.E top, trainers, black or navy joggers, and a school jumper.

Forest school - Our Forest school session is run on a Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Cummings. Please make sure your child is sent in with appropriate weather clothing & footwear to get changed into. 

Thank you for your support in your child’s education, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Spring 1

Mathematics - In mathematics this term year 1 are looking at place value and addition and subtraction. Counting, understanding and ordering numbers to 20. Year 2 will be looking at statistics and position and direction. Making and interpreting: tally charts, block diagrams and pictograms. Describing movement and terms. We are following the White Rose Scheme alongside a bespoke curriculum. 

Topic - This term we will be doing geography. What is the weather like in the UK?

Children learn to identify and locate the four UK countries, recognise their own country and describe locations using basic compass directions. They also measure different types of weather, using symbols used in weather forecasts, describe seasonal changes and suggest appropriate clothing and activities for each season. 

Science - In Science this term we will be looking at all about animals. We will be exploring learn how to identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. They learn how to identify and name a variety of common animals that are carnivores, herbivores and omnivores. And finally, they learn how to describe and compare the structure of a variety of common animals (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals including pets).

RE - This term we are looking at The Bible. We will have the opportunity to look at and handle many different Bibles. Look at the Bible as a library. Hear stories from both Testaments and know where they can be found. Hear about the Dead Sea Scrolls. Hear and discuss the story of Mary Jones and explore the beliefs and practices associated with Holy Scripture in two World Faiths.