Year 1

Summer Term

• When should we start teaching Summer 1 in Year 1?
• Have the Summer 1 plans changed from last year?

Daily Keep-up

• I have a child in Year 1 who is not blending, what should I do?

Alien Words

• Why do you only teach alien words in Year 1 Summer 1?

Homework

• Should I send any worksheets home with my Year 1 pupils to further support their reading?

Assessment

• What support do you have for my Year 1 fluency assessments? 
• I’ve just done my Summer 1 assessments for Reception, why haven’t the book levels gone up? 
• Do I need to assess all the children again at the start of Year 1 if they were learning with Little Wandle in Reception?

Teaching

• How do I teach a split vowel digraph? 

Repeated Practice

• What’s the best way t o fit in repeated practice with Year 1?

Phonics Screening Check

• Our Year 1 children are not on track. What do we need to do for transition for Year 2?
• How does Little Wandle align with the end of year expectations in Year 1?

Back on Track

• How can I get my Year 1 class back on track?
• I’m starting to teach Phase 5 but still have some children working at Phases 2 and 3. What should I do?
• What should I do for children at risk of falling behind?

Practice

• How do I make sure my class get practice outside of the lesson?

guidance

• Do you have National Curriculum guidance for English in Year 1?