KS1

 At Bridgwater College Academy, our Key Stage One (KS1) curriculum (Years 1–2, ages 5–7) meets all requirements of the UK National Curriculum and is designed to spark curiosity, build foundational skills, and foster a lifelong love of learning. Teachers ensure schemes of work are engaging, inclusive, and tailored to the needs of all learners, enabling each child to achieve.

Reading
Reading is at the heart of our English curriculum. We have daily phonics sessions using Sounds-Write, which teaches pupils to blend (read) and segment (spell) words. This also incorporates reading fluency through our linked, phonetically decodable books.

Writing
Comprehension, writing, and grammar are taught within our English sessions, which centre on an engaging text that is thoroughly explored. Handwriting is taught daily.

Maths
Daily maths lessons, following the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics curriculum, prioritise pupils’ number knowledge, providing them with a solid understanding using a range of concrete and pictorial resources. Mastering Number is also used to embed this number knowledge.

Wider Curriculum
Our wider curriculum allows pupils to develop their foundational skills across a diverse range of subjects. From developing their understanding of algorithms in Computing, to letting their creativity flourish in Art and Design, to exploring our local area and wider community in Geography, pupils are explicitly taught the knowledge and skills in each subject to help them progress to the next stage.

This curriculum ensures pupils build on Reception foundations and are well-prepared for Key Stage Two, fostering skills, confidence, and a passion for learning.