Year 1 Scheme Introduction

The Year 1 curriculum designed by Focus Education UK Ltd. presents a comprehensive scheme of work that revolves around a high-quality core text. This central text is ingeniously linked with subjects such as history, geography, and science, and also incorporates poetry. The curriculum aligns with the Learning Challenge Curriculum, ensuring that learning is interconnected and meaningful. Each unit spans approximately six weeks, but offers the flexibility to extend or modify based on continuous assessment and the unique needs of the class. The scheme is meticulously structured to progress towards end-of-year objectives, with each goal broken down into achievable steps.

In this curriculum, there is a strong emphasis on reading. Units begin with activities focused on understanding and engaging with the core text, and continue with reading exercises tailored to meet specific objectives. Word detective work is highlighted as an essential part of learning throughout the year. To enrich the literary experience, additional recommended texts are provided. Writing opportunities are woven into the curriculum, allowing children to practice and refine their skills. These include exercises on vocabulary, sentence construction, and responses to texts, helping to solidify the concept of a sentence. Grammar is taught in a purposeful context, with activities designed to revisit and reinforce concepts as needed. High-quality texts serve as models for writing, enabling children to make independent choices in their written expression. The curriculum also dedicates time for children to write extended texts, evaluate, and proofread, with suggested prompts available for guidance.