Our Class Dojo Page will be updated regularly with lots of pictures, messages and dojo points- it is important that you have access to this as lots of important information about school goes on here, including celebrating your child’s achievements.

Phonics

In Year 1 we continue to progress in phonics through the Little Wandle phases and units. Staff meet with the EYFS team to discuss progress made in phonics and early reading in Foundation stage and look at next steps needed for the children in Y1. Reading books are fully decodable and follow the Little Wandle scheme. Reading at home with your child is really important to support their progress in their early reading skills.

Staff send home two books a week with the children. Take a look at our Supporting your child with reading at home video.

Your child will bring home:-

• A decodable book matched to children’s secure phonic knowledge. This book should enable children to ‘show off’ their new learning. If the child reads the book fluently and with expression, that’s great – it doesn’t mean that the book is too easy.
• A love of reading book. The best way parents can support their child is to share books together at home. The child will not be able to read this sharing book alone. Parents should read the book to the child, explore and talk about the pictures and enjoy reading together!

PE

Our PE days will be uploaded to our Class Dojo page when this has been confirmed. Children will need to wear their Ashwood PE kit. This includes: a plain white t-shirt, plain black shorts or a black tracksuit and trainers. All jewellery must be removed for PE.