School Year > Year 1

Year 1 (Age 5–6)


What to expect in Year 1

What to expect in Year 1

Our guide to what to expect in Year 1.
What to expect in Year 1 >

Reading in Year 1

Reading in Year 1

Find out about phonics, comprehension and reading programmes.
Reading in Year 1 >

Phonics screening check

The Year 1 phonics check

Key information about the Year 1 phonics screening check.
Year 1 phonics screening check >

Maths in Year 1

Maths in Year 1

Expect a focus on basic maths skills such as addition and subtraction.
Maths in Year 1 >

Handwriting in Year 1

Handwriting in Year 1

Find out how children are taught to write in Year 1.
Handwriting in Year 1 >

Learning activities for children in Year 1

Year 1 activities

Fun maths and literacy activities for children aged 5–6.
Kids' activities age 5–6 >

Year 1 at primary school Year 2 at primary school Year 3 at primary school Year 4 at primary school Year 5 at primary school Year 6 at primary school