Welcome to Year 1 at Coulsdon Church of England Primary School

Year 1 at Coulsdon C of E is an exciting step as children move from the Early Years Foundation Stage into the National Curriculum. We focus on supporting children to grow in confidence, independence and resilience while continuing to make learning engaging, enjoyable and meaningful.

Our Year 1 Class

• Class Teacher: Mrs Tansley
• Teaching Assistants: Mrs Darch (Morning), Mrs Deller (Mornings and Afternoons), Mrs. Webb (Afternoons), and Mrs. Atkinson (Afternoons). 

Our Year 1 team works closely together to ensure children feel supported and encouraged as they settle into new routines and expectations.

What Do We Do in Year 1?

During the first few weeks of Year 1, we spend time getting to know one another and establishing positive learning behaviours. Children are encouraged to develop a growth mindset, replacing “I can’t” with “I will try” or “I can’t… yet!”

At Coulsdon C of E, we help children understand that making mistakes is a natural and important part of learning. Through encouragement, challenge and support, pupils quickly develop confidence and perseverance in their learning.

Learning and Topics

The curriculum in Year 1 builds on the strong foundations developed in Reception and introduces children to the National Curriculum in a structured and supportive way.

In Autumn term, we to spark excitement and creativity by... In the Spring term, children explore ... through our ‘...’ topic, where they enjoy reading, retelling and even writing their own stories. This is followed by learning about animals.

The Summer term begins with a ..., before finishing the year with a history-based topic, ‘...’

Educational Visits

Year 1 children usually enjoy two school trips during the year:

• A Autumn term visit to the library in Coulsdon.

• A Summer term visit to...

These visits support classroom learning and provide memorable, real-life experiences.

Curriculum Information

For full details of the Year 1 curriculum, please see the Curriculum Information page in this section.

Meet the Teacher

Parents and carers can find the slides from the Meet the Teacher information meeting held in September below.