At Loughborough Primary School, Key Stage 1 children build on their Early Years Foundation Stage learning through a range of enriching experiences that deepen their understanding across various subjects. They regularly participate in trips, such as those to the Horniman Museum, Vauxhall City Farm, and Broadstairs seaside, which provide opportunities to explore new topics and apply their learning in real-world contexts.

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In Literacy, pupils advance their reading and writing skills through activities like blending sounds and composing narratives, poetry, and informational texts, with a focus on diverse literature that reflects the school's community. Texts such as Handa’s Surprise, Wangari’s Trees of Peace, and Rosie Revere, Engineer are used to engage children and help them see themselves represented in the stories they read.

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Mathematics lessons encourage children to develop confidence with numbers, place value, and basic operations, while also strengthening their problem-solving and reasoning abilities. Science lessons invite children to investigate the world around them, using tools like enquiry clipboards to explore topics such as the body, senses, and plants, often linking their learning to local visits like those to Brockwell Garden Centre and Vauxhall City Farm. Creative subjects like Art and Design also foster imagination, with children creating their own puppet designs and exploring the work of artists such as Picasso and LS Lowry.

In Early Years and Key Stage 1, homework plays an important role in helping children practice what they have learned at school and develop good study habits. Children are expected to read daily at home with an adult, using a school reading book that matches their phonics level (provided by the school). They are also given a "reading for pleasure" book to enjoy with a family member. Additionally, children are assigned a maths task in their homework book, which relates to the lessons covered in class. A phonics activity is also given out weekly, reinforcing the phonics learning from the week. Homework is designed to be short, focusing on quality rather than quantity, and provides a valuable opportunity for children to share their learning with their families.

Exciting trips enrich learning in KS1, such as visits to museums, historical landmarks, and wildlife centres. Regular workshops with local artists, authors, and performers bring creative projects to life. Partnerships with organisations like libraries and theatre groups offer children new ways to engage with the community and expand their horizons.

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