Autumn Curriculum Overview for Year 1
English
Reading
Art & Design
Writing
Grammar
words
suffixes
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purpose
Toys
suffixes
Speaking & Listening
respond appropriately
Computing
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Use a range of materials
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texture, line, shape, form and space
t range of artists, craftsmen and
designers
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Recognise common uses of information technology beyond school.
Understand what algorithms are and how they are implemented
as programs as programs on digital devices.
Understand programs are executed by following precise and
unambiguous instructions.
Use technology purposefully to create, organise, store,
manipulate and retrieve digital content.
Create simple programs
Use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal
information private.
Understand where to go for help and support.
To be able to evaluate and apply information technology,
including new or unfamiliar technologies.
writing
Design & Technology
teachers
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Mathematics
Number/Calculation
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count to and across 100, forwards and
backwards, beginning with 0 or 1, or from any
given number
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count, read and write numbers to 100 in
numerals, count in different multiples including
ones, twos, fives and tens
Addition and subtraction
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solve simple one-step problems that involve
addition and subtraction, using concrete objects
and pictorial representations, and missing
number problems.
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read,
write
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interpret
mathematical
statements involving addition (+), subtraction (-)
and equals (=) signs
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represent and use number bonds and related
subtraction facts within 20
Multiplication and division
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solve simple one-step problems involving
multiplication and division, calculating the
answer using concrete objects, pictorial
representations and arrays with the
support of the teacher
Fractions
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solve simple one-step problems involving
fractions
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recognise, find and name a half as one of two
equal parts of an object, shape or quantity
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recognise, find and name a quarter as one of
four equal parts of an object, shape or
quantity.
Geometry
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recognise and name common 2-D and 3-D
shapes, including:
2-D shapes (e.g. rectangles (including squares),
circles and triangles)
3-D shapes (e.g. cuboids (including cubes),
pyramids and spheres).
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describe position, directions and movements,
including half, quarter and three-quarter
turns.
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Distinguish between an object and the material from which it is
made.
Identify and name a variety of everyday materials, inc wood,
plastic, glass, metal, rock and water
Describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday
materials.
Compare and group together a variety of everyday materials on
the basis of their simple physical properties.
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compare, describe and solve practical
problems for time (quicker, slower, earlier,
later)
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Toys Past and Present
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Changes within living memory
Name and locate the world’s seven continents
Name, locate the four countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom
Understand geographical similarities and differences through studying the
human and physical geography of a small area of the United Kingdom
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Use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to: Key physical features, including:
beach, cliff, coast, forest, hill, mountain, sea, ocean, river, soil, valley, vegetation,
season and weather
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Key human features, including: city, town, village, factory, farm, house, office,
port, harbour and shop
Use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the United Kingdom and its
countries
Use simple compass directions (North, South, East and West) and locational and
directional language [for example, near and far; left and right]
Use aerial photographs and plan perspectives to recognise landmarks and basic
human and physical features
Use simple fieldwork and observational skills to study the geography of their
school and its grounds
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Modern
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History
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Science
Materials
Measures
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compare, describe and solve practical
problems for:
lengths and heights (e.g. long/short,
longer/shorter, tall/short, double/half)
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measure and begin to record the following:
lengths and heights
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recognise and know the value of different
denominations of coins and notes
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sequence events in chronological order
recognise and use language relating to dates,
including days of the week, weeks, months and
years
Design purposeful, functional & appealing
products
Generate, model & communicate ideas
range of tools & materials to
complete practical tasks
Geography
Languages
Listen attentively and understand instructions,
everyday classroom language and praise words
Respond to everyday classroom language
appropriately e.g. use of greetings
Recognise some familiar words in written form
Learn about the different languages spoken by
children in the school
Music
Use their voices expressively and creatively by singing songs and speaking chants and
rhymes.
sing in tune; maintain a simple part within an ensemble;
Play tuned and untuned instruments musically.
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identify and control a variety of sounds on musical instruments with confidence;
perform with others; take account of musical instructions
identify ways in which sounds are made and changed; follow instructions
Listen with concentration and understanding to a range of high-quality live and
recorded music.
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identify different ways sounds can be made and changed; use and choose
sounds confidently in response to a stimulus
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begin to focus their listening and recognise and control how sounds can be
made louder, quieter, faster and slower
Experiment with, create, select and combine sounds using the inter-related dimensions
of music.
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make and control long and short sounds using voices and instruments; work in
partnership with another child to create a sequence of long and short sounds
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make and control long and short sounds using voices and instruments; create a
sequence of long and short sounds with help
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identify pulse in music; repeat and create short rhythmic phrases
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confidently recognise and respond to changes in tempo (speed of the pulse)
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carefully and confidently choose and order sounds to achieve an effect/image;
recognise and use changes in timbre, tempo, pitch and dynamics
make strong contrasts in sounds, but will need help to control more subtle changes
Physical
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Education
Religious
Education
Master basic movements including running, jumping,
 Belonging Together
throwing and catching, as well as developing balance, This unit focuses on the Christian and Sikh traditions.
agility and co-ordination, and begin to apply these in Themes for this unit:
a range of activities
Symbols: how and why symbols express religious meaning
Participate in team games, developing simple tactics and significance
Belonging: where and how people belong and why
for attacking and defending
belonging is important
Perform dances using simple movement patterns.
Myself, My family: who I am and how I am unique as a
person in my family and in the community
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Creation
This unit focuses on the Christian and Jewish traditions.
Themes for this unit:
Beliefs about God: what people believe about God,
humanity and the natural world
Sacred texts and stories: how and why some stories are
special, sacred and important to religions
Celebration and festivals: how and why celebrations are
important in religions