KS1 PARENTS MEETING Trinity CE Primary School ‘ to excel, to value, to enjoy, together’ to excel, to value, to enjoy, together.

BEFORE YEAR 1  The children learn through play.  Short whole class sessions.  One to one or very small group work.  Profile points to assess. to excel, to value, to enjoy, together.

IN YEAR 1 Encouraging independence and formal working. Sitting at own desk. Working more independently. Following instructions. Following the KS1 Programmes of Study. Homework; reading, maths, (Reading for comprehension essential). (the KS1 team are developing homework expectations and opportunities; a timetable will be shared) to excel, to value, to enjoy, together.

END OF YEAR 1 EXPECTATIONS Children are expected to achieve a 1a in writing, reading and maths. Our aim is a significant number of children should exceed this. to excel, to value, to enjoy, together.

YEAR 2 Organisation Homework; More formal. More Frequent. (the KS1 team are developing homework expectations and opportunities; a timetable will be shared) Independence/using initiative Good role models to excel, to value, to enjoy, together.

END OF KS1 EXPECTATIONS Year 2 children are expected to achieve a Level 2b in writing, reading and maths. Our aim is a significant number of children should exceed this. to excel, to value, to enjoy, together.

WRITING in Year 1  Use phrases and simple statements to convey ideas.  To be able to use some appropriate choices of vocabulary.  To write simple and more complex sentences, using connectives ‘and’ ‘then’.  To be able to correctly use capital letters and full stops in their writing.  To be able to use a range high frequency words.  In handwriting, all letters are clearly shaped and correctly orientated. (Beginning to write with a cursive style.) to excel, to value, to enjoy, together.

WRITING in Year 2 To be able to write for a variety of audiences and purposes. To be able to write more complex sentences using a variety of connectives, such as and, but so etc. To be able to use accurate punctuation including commas, exclamation marks and question marks. To make use of their developing vocabulary and often choose to use subject specific topic words, or more interesting words choices they have acquired from reading. Handwriting should be legible and of a consistent size. and in a cursive style/joined by the end of the year. to excel, to value, to enjoy, together.

READING in Year 1  To use their knowledge of phonics to make plausible attempts at unknown words.  To be able to use other strategies.  To be able to comment on ideas and events in a story and ask and answer questions.  To be able to re-tell the story in their own words and to ask and answer questions based on the text. Emphasis on understanding what has been read; Reading Comprehension. to excel, to value, to enjoy, together.

READING in Year 2 To be able to read most of an unfamiliar text independently with understanding. To be able to read for meaning/comprehension To be able to make predictions. To be able to comment on events, plot, setting, characters and the presentation of information. To engage in discussions regarding any text – giving their own opinions. To read a wide variety of texts. Encourage visits to the library. to excel, to value, to enjoy, together.

MATHS in Year 1; at least  To be able to read, write, order and count the numbers up to 30 and beyond.  To be able to add or subtract to 10 and above with the aid of apparatus.  Mentally add and subtract 1 from any number to at least 10 including money and measures.  Developing mathematical language.  Read o’clock and half past on an analogue clock. (Children will work with numbers up to 100 and even 1000 if they are show that they are able.) to excel, to value, to enjoy, together.

MATHS in Year 2 Children can discuss and explain every day maths activities using mathematical vocabulary. To be able to count on and back in steps of 2, 5 and 10 to and from 100. To use mental and written calculation strategies to solve number problems involving money and measures. To be able to halve and double numbers. To know their times tables. To understand the relationship between addition and subtraction, multiplication and division. Practical problem solving, involving time, money and measures. to excel, to value, to enjoy, together.

Expectations. Open door Policy for your child’s class teacher The class teacher SHOULD ALWAYS be your first point of contact. If you wish to offer further support to the school please see your child’s class teacher. Raising Concerns Quickly So concerns don’t escalate into complaints (end of the day or written note) The class teacher must be informed if you are not collecting your child at the end of the day and who will be. Uniform; Homework policy to be followed; long hair should be tied back. PE kit should be in school on Monday and taken home at the end of the week. Reading Books; two books a week. It is policy that new books are not replaced until the books are returned; However if children forget allowances will be made as long as books are returned as soon as possible. Please sign your child’s reading record. to excel, to value, to enjoy, together.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Encourage your children to discuss their learning. Read a variety of texts to and with your children – not just school books! Support/Guide your child in homework tasks. To continue to practise areas of difficulty that your child may be experiencing. Make each home learning experience enjoyable! Listening and concentration games. Build their stamina for reading and writing. Comprehension in reading is very important; guidance is given on the web-site for Reading, Phonics and Maths. to excel, to value, to enjoy, together.