‘Parents and carers are particularly appreciative of the very effective induction arrangements and confirm that their children settle quickly in this engaging environment. They typically comment “my children have had the best start I could possibly wish for’ (Ofsted 2009)
Welcome to Year One
There are two Year 1 classes
Class 3 – Mrs Cann and Mrs Starkey Teaching Assistant: Mrs Palmer
acann@stannington.sheffield.sch.uk
lstarkey@stannington.sheffield.sch.uk
Class 4 – Mrs Fisher and Mrs Everitt Teaching Assistant: Mrs Woodhead.
cfisher@stannington.sheffield.sch.uk
jeveritt@stannington.sheffieldsch.uk

Useful Information
- Curriculum Meeting Presentation 2025
- Handwriting letter and number formation
- Maths key learning
- Number bonds to 20
- RWInc Phonics Sounds
- Year 1 Common exception words
Cycle A
- Stannington Infant School Long Term Planner 2025-26 – Year 1 Cycle A
- Year 1 Curriculum Overview 2025-2026 for parents
Cycle B
- Stannington Infant School Long Term Planner 2024-2025 – Year 1 Cycle B
- Year 1 Curriculum Overview 2024-2025 for parents
Knowledge Builders
Year 1 Materials knowledge builder Autumn 2025
Year 1 Our School knowledge builder Autumn 2025
Meet The Learning Team – These are the tips for good learning in KS1

Theo Thinker
- I know what I can do well and how to improve my work.
- I ask thinking questions.
- I know what helps me to learn well

Rosie Resourceful
- I use what I know to start my learning.
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I try myself and then ask for help if I need it.
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I have a go at new things.

Sharma Share
- I can work together in a group; taking turns
- I can listen to other people’s ideas without interrupting and share my own ideas.
- I can use other people’s ideas to help with my learning.

Percy Vere
- I give myself thinking time.
- I concentrate when I am learning.
- I keep trying even when it is hard.
What is the Learning Team all about?
Helping pupils to become better learners.
Developing learning power which is transferable to different situations, including those beyond the classroom.
A set of attitudes and skills displayed by good learners.
What is it based on?
Research into learning and the brain.
Practical trials in schools.
The work of Prof. Guy Claxton.
How does it work?
Provides a coherent picture of what it takes to be a good learner.
Capitalises on learning to learn ideas, so that all children see themselves as learners.
Develops the ability to learn in different ways.
The Four Rs
The ‘learning habits’ are translated into 4 areas and each is modelled to the children with the use of characters.
Resilience – Percy Vere
(Being absorbed, managing distractions, noticing patterns and connections and perseverance).
Resourcefulness – Rosie Resourceful
(Finding solutions to problems).
Reflectiveness – Theo Thinker
(Thinking about problems, planning and evaluating strategies).
Reciprocity – Sharma Share
(Working with others and sharing ideas).
Latest News
Easter Bonnet competition
Well done to all the children who entered - what wonderfully creative children we have! We had an (indoor) parade today but still thoroughly enjoyed looking at all the different hats. Every child who entered will receive a certificate. The children said they had...
Year 1’s visit to EIS
Today the children in Year 1 participated in a sports day at the English Institute of Sport. This was organised by the LINKS School Sport Partnership and what a super day we had! There were lots of other schools that participated in the day and we have learnt lots of...
Scoot Fit
What a fantastic couple of days we have had taking part in Scoot Fit. The children have loved learning to scooter and what a great way to exercise. Take a look at the photos!

