Year 1 and 2

Welcome to our mixed Year 1 / 2 page. Here you will find useful information about our termly curriculum, PE days, homework expectations and useful websites.

Our school values are: READY, RESPECTFUL, SAFE and KIND.

Year 1 and 2 is made up of 5 mixed-age classes:

Puffins with Miss J Phillips
Woodpeckers with Miss Dawkins
Red Kites with Miss K Phillips
Sea Eagles with Miss Saunders
Peregrine Falcons with Miss Nelson and Mrs Morris

Each morning, when the children arrive, they will be given a morning job to complete. The children will then have a Maths, English and Phonics (Year 1) and Spelling (Year 2) session. In the afternoons, the children will complete handwriting and reading activities as part of their learning. Foundation subjects will be covered as listed on the term learning journey overview. PSHE and Music sessions are taught weekly.

PE Days

Puffins, Woodpeckers and Sea Eagles: Mondays and Wednesdays

Red Kites and Peregrine Falcons: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Pupils are expected to come into school in their PE kit on their allocated PE day in order to maximise time spent in physical activity during those sessions. This change was introduced successfully in the junior school last year and is one we will be trailing in the infant school this year.

Home Learning

Home Learning is given out every Friday and returned the following week.

Welcome Meetings

Attached are the PowerPoint slides from the Year 1 meeting that was held in July 2026.

/docs/Welcome_to_year_1_2026_updated.pdf

Attached are the PowerPoint slides from the Year 2 meeting that was held in July 2026.

https://www.netleyabbeyschools.co.uk/docs/Welcome_to__Year_2.pdf

Curriculum

Here is our Reading Bookcase, showcasing the key texts that children in Year 1 and Year 2 will explore throughout the year. These books have been carefully selected to enrich learning across the curriculum and help foster a love of reading.

Yearly Overview 2026/2027

This shows all the topics and learning that we will cover throughout the academic year, including our foundation subjects and the key texts we will read and enjoy together.

Autumn 1

Welcome to our Twisted Fairy Tales unit! This half term, we will step into a magical world where familiar fairy tales are turned upside down, and unexpected surprises await around every corner. To celebrate our learning, we will be holding a dress-up day during the final week of the half term in October. Further information will be shared closer to the time.

We can't wait to share our learning and creativity with you!

End of Year 1 and 2 expectations

The posters below outline the key skills, knowledge and learning expectations for Year 1 and Year 2 children by the end of the academic year. For further information, please speak to your child's class teacher.