As your child begins their educational journey, the first year of school is a time of significant growth and development. In the UK, Year 1 assessment tests are conducted across three school terms—Autumn, Spring, and Summer—to track your child’s progress in key areas such as literacy, numeracy, and social skills. These assessments provide valuable insights for teachers, helping them to identify each child’s strengths and areas where additional support may be needed.
At The Mum Educates we have created some amazing assessment tests for Year 1 (KS1) kids. To download click on the image and download the PDF file.
Autumn Term: Foundations
English
- Phonics: Introduction and review of basic sounds, blending, and segmenting.
- Reading: Simple phonetic texts and high-frequency sight words.
- Writing: Forming letters, writing simple sentences, and using basic punctuation.
Maths
- Number & Place Value: Counting and recognizing numbers up to 20, learning “one more” and “one less.”
- Addition & Subtraction: Simple calculations within 10.
- Shapes: Identifying basic 2D shapes and understanding positional language.
Related: Free Year 1 Morning Work
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Spring Term: Building Skills
English
- Phonics: Learning more complex sounds (digraphs).
- Reading: Longer texts with more challenging phonics.
- Writing: Independent sentences, basic punctuation, and storytelling.
Maths
- Number & Place Value: Counting to 50 and understanding tens and ones.
- Addition & Subtraction: Calculations within 20 and simple word problems.
- Measurement: Comparing lengths, learning about time (hour and half-hour).
Summer Term: Preparing for Year 2
English
- Phonics: Consolidation of all sounds learned.
- Reading: Focus on fluency and comprehension.
- Writing: Extended writing with descriptive language and correct spelling.
Maths
- Number & Place Value: Counting to 100, counting in 2s, 5s, and 10s.
- Addition & Subtraction: Tackling more complex problems, different strategies.
- Geometry & Money: Introduction to 3D shapes, coins, and telling time.
The Year 1 curriculum in Maths and English is designed to help children develop a strong foundation in key skills, progressing steadily through each term. By the end of the year, children should feel more confident in their abilities, ready to take on the challenges of Year 2. As a parent, staying engaged with what your child is learning can make a big difference in their progress. Regular reading, practicing counting, and discussing what they’ve learned each day can reinforce their skills and make learning a positive experience.