Welcome to Godfrey Class Page!

Our ethos within Year 1 is to promote a love of independent learning.

The indoor and outdoor environments are carefully planned and richly resourced to allow for curriculum coverage to be achieved through a provision based approach and purposeful experiences. We aim to build upon the characteristics of effective learning which underpin the EYFS and provide our children with opportunities to be critical thinkers and problem solvers.

Supporting adults have a deep understanding of how to ensure children's experiences are developmentally appropriate and ensure learning is advanced by the use of careful interactions and open ended questioning. 

Please see the curriculum overview attached for more details of what we will learning throughout this term.

Our homework grid for this term is also attached. We encourage you to work through the activities at your own pace and please share your learning with us on Class Dojo- we would love to see it!

In addition, it is really important that you please read daily together at home and record this in your home/school reading logs.

In our class you will find:

Class Teachers:

Mrs S Leuty  & Mrs Z McCracken

Teaching Assistants:

Miss G Campling & Mrs E Palin

Our PE/Forest School days will be:

Wednesday and Friday

2025-2026 AUTUMN TERM

Welcome to Godfrey Class!

This half term, the children are exploring journey stories in English, using The Magic Paintbrush to help them describe settings in rich detail. In Maths, we are working through a range of units, including Geometry, Division & Multiplication, and Fractions, using practical activities and concrete resources to bring learning to life. In Art, we are studying different types of lines and creating artwork inspired by artists such as Miró and Klee, while in PE they are developing their hockey skills as well as practising throwing, catching, and agility. In History, the children are asking big questions like “What is the past?”, learning about their family trees, exploring local history, and discovering how archaeologists use clues. In Geography, we are becoming map-makers, using aerial views, compass points, and symbols to understand and draw maps This half term in Science, the children are learning all about Materials and Magnets. They are exploring a range of everyday materials, investigating their properties, and discovering why different materials are used for specific purposes. The children are also being introduced to magnets, finding out how they work and what objects they attract. Throughout the unit, they will take part in hands-on investigations to test their ideas, make predictions, and draw conclusions like real scientists. This half term in DT, the children are learning how to make jam tarts while exploring what a recipe is and how it helps us follow step-by-step instructions. The children are also discovering how pies and tarts are made using pastry, giving them hands-on experience in preparing and creating their own delicious treats. Most excitingly, we are also busy practising for their Nativity, which they can’t wait to share with you.



For more information, please see our curriculum overview.

We can't wait for a fun term ahead!

Godfrey Class team