✏️ Key Stage 1 (KS1) – Year 1 and Year 2

At Cottesbrooke Infant & Nursery School, we believe every child deserves access to a broad, balanced and exciting curriculum that reflects their individual needs, strengths and interests.

We build on the skills and experiences that children bring with them from the Early Years, and we work closely with parents and carers to support each child's journey through Year 1 and Year 2.

📚 The Key Stage 1 Curriculum

We follow the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1, which includes both Core Subjects and Foundation Subjects:

Core Subjects:

• English – including spoken language, reading, writing, spelling, handwriting, grammar and vocabulary

• Mathematics – including number, measurement, geometry and statistics

• Science

Foundation Subjects:

• Computing

• History

• Geography

• Art and Design

• Design and Technology

• Music

• Physical Education (PE)

Wherever possible, we use a cross-curricular approach to help children make meaningful links between subjects and apply their learning in real-life contexts.

🧠 Personal Development and Wellbeing

We place a strong emphasis on Personal, Social, Health and Emotional Education (PSHE). We follow the Jigsaw PSHE scheme, which includes weekly lessons and underpins many aspects of school life. It supports children to develop confidence, resilience, empathy and emotional literacy — key skills for learning and life.

We also use the Birmingham Relationships and Health Education resources to deliver statutory Relationships Education in an age-appropriate, inclusive and respectful way.

🕊️ Religious Education and Collective Worship

We teach Religious Education (RE) using the Birmingham Agreed Syllabus, which reflects the diverse faiths, beliefs and worldviews represented in our school and city. Children learn to value and respect difference, and to understand the customs, values and celebrations of others.

We hold a daily act of collective worship that is broadly Christian in nature but inclusive and welcoming to all. This may take place in the hall or in classrooms, led by staff.

Parents and carers have the right to withdraw their child from RE and/or collective worship. If you would like to discuss this, please contact the Head Teacher.