Year 1 – Kingfishers

The teacher for Kingfishers is Miss Ratcliffe.

Miss Ratcliffe

Welcome Message

And whilst Miss Ratcliffe is on maternity leave, Kingfishers will be covered by Miss Ward (Monday – Wednesday) and Mrs Pywell (Thursday & Friday).

Ready to Learn

Year Group Leaflet

Termly Welcome Back Letters

Class Welcome Back Letter September 2026 KINGFISHERS

Class Welcome Back Letter for Kingfishers January 2026

Curriculum Overview

Please follow the following links for the Curriculum Overview

Autumn 2026 Curriculum Overview Kingfishers

Summer 2026 Curriculum Overview Kingfishers Year 1

Spring 2026 Curriculum Overview Kingfishers Year 1

Autumn 2025 Curriculum Overview Kingfishers Year 1

Recommended Reading

Children need to be exposed to a variety of different texts to ensure depth in their understanding. Here is a suggested list of 100 recommended books. How many will you read?

KS1 100 recommended books

Homework

Year 1 Homework Expectations

Year 1

Read Little Wandle books
Sharing story
Fluency facts within 10
Weekly sounds learnt

Year 2

Read
Sharing story
Fluency facts within 10 and 20
Weekly Spelling Shed assignment

Home Learning Resources

Phonics Home Learning – Year 1 Autumn 1

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