--- title: "Infants" url: "https://black-firs.co.uk/our-classes/infants" school: "Black Firs Primary School" --- # Infants - Infants Team - Year 1 - Year 1/2 - Year 2 ### Welcome to the Infants! #### Who Are We? ![Lydia Hazelhurst](https://files.schudio.com/black-firs-primary-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Hazlehurst,Lydia.jpg) #### Lydia Hazelhurst ##### Year 1 Teacher ![Laura Mullany](https://files.schudio.com/black-firs-primary-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Mullany,Laura.jpg) #### Laura Mullany ##### Year 1/2 Teacher ![Matt Dale](https://files.schudio.com/black-firs-primary-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Dale,Matt.jpg) #### Matt Dale ##### Year 2 Teacher (KS1 Lead) ![Louise Bebbington](https://files.schudio.com/black-firs-primary-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Bebbington,Louise.jpg) #### Louise Bebbington ##### Teaching Assistant ![Catie Bradley](https://files.schudio.com/black-firs-primary-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Xtra_to_list_0028,76542,16188397.jpg) #### Catie Bradley ##### Teaching Assistant ![Sarah Blythe](https://files.schudio.com/black-firs-primary-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Xtra_to_list_0033,76542,16188406.jpg) #### Sarah Blythe ##### Teaching Assistant ![Stacey Knowles](https://files.schudio.com/black-firs-primary-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Knowles,Stacey.jpg) #### Stacey Knowles ##### Teaching Assistant ![Amy Cliffe](https://files.schudio.com/black-firs-primary-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Xtra_to_list_0038,76542,16188427.jpg) #### Amy Cliffe ##### Teaching Assistant ![Kate Mott](https://files.schudio.com/black-firs-primary-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/A6_size.png) #### Kate Mott ##### Teaching Assistant ![Laura Barr](https://files.schudio.com/black-firs-primary-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Black_Firs_Logo_icon.png) #### Laura Barr ##### Teaching Assistant # Welcome to Year 1 Welcome to our Year 1 class! **Miss Hazlehurst** is the class teacher, with learning supported by **Mrs Barr** and **Mrs Bebbington**. We work together to create a happy, supportive classroom where children can enjoy their learning, build confidence and make great progress. ## English In English, we use **Ready Steady Write**. Throughout the year, children explore a range of high-quality texts which inspire a variety of writing outcomes. We develop children's reading, vocabulary, spelling, handwriting and writing skills across the curriculum. ## Maths In Maths, we follow **White Rose Maths**, developing children's understanding through practical activities, discussion, problem-solving and reasoning. We also use **Mastering Number** to develop children's number sense and promote strong mathematical fluency and confidence. ![](https://black-firs.co.uk/images/1c1ffb155fa9fdc04c62701adaabd283.png) ## Reading and Phonics We use **Ready Steady Phonics** to support the development of children's early reading and phonics skills. Homework is provided to help you support your child with their reading and phonics at home. All homework information, including what your child is currently working on, can be found on **ClassDojo**. ## Keeping in Touch **ClassDojo** is our main way of communicating with parents and carers. We use it to share learning updates, curriculum information and general day-to-day information, including reminders and important calendar dates. Please keep an eye on ClassDojo throughout the year to stay up to date with what is happening in Year 1. ![Vermont School - Class Dojo](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT92hgG1W3gNRE4wAwQ4dLzuaEN3UOX1C2X61HjDg_lHg&s=10) # Welcome to Year 1/2 Welcome to our Year 1/2 class! **Miss Mullany** is the class teacher, with learning supported by **Mrs Bebbington** and **Mrs Mott**. We work together to create a happy, supportive classroom where children can enjoy their learning, build confidence and make great progress. ## English In English, we use **Ready Steady Write**. Throughout the year, children explore a range of high-quality texts which inspire a variety of writing outcomes. We develop children's reading, vocabulary, spelling, handwriting and writing skills across the curriculum. ## Maths In Maths, we follow **White Rose Maths**, developing children's understanding through practical activities, discussion, problem-solving and reasoning. We also use **Mastering Number** to develop children's number sense and promote strong mathematical fluency and confidence. ![](https://black-firs.co.uk/images/9878400562d02277752f503458d264d8.png) ![](https://black-firs.co.uk/images/dd7f84caa358afcde2a89a25765534a3.png) ## Reading, Phonics and Spellings Our **Year 1 children** follow **Ready Steady Phonics** to develop their phonics and early reading skills. Our **Year 2 children** use **Ready Steady Read** to further develop their reading skills and fluency. Homework is provided to help you support your child with their reading, phonics and spellings at home. All homework information, including what your child is currently working on, can be found on **ClassDojo**. ## Keeping in Touch **ClassDojo** is our main way of communicating with parents and carers. We use it to share learning updates, curriculum information and general day-to-day information, including reminders and important calendar dates. Please keep an eye on ClassDojo throughout the year to stay up to date with what is happening in Year 1/2. ![Vermont School - Class Dojo](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT92hgG1W3gNRE4wAwQ4dLzuaEN3UOX1C2X61HjDg_lHg&s=10) # Welcome to Year 2 Welcome to our Year 2 class! **Mr Dale** is the class teacher, with learning supported by **Mrs Bebbington** and **Mrs Mott**. We work together to create a happy, supportive classroom where children can enjoy their learning, build confidence and make great progress. ## English In English, we use **Ready Steady Write**. Throughout the year, children explore a range of high-quality texts which inspire a variety of writing outcomes. We develop children's reading, vocabulary, spelling, handwriting and writing skills across the curriculum. ## Maths In Maths, we follow **White Rose Maths**, developing children's understanding through practical activities, discussion, problem-solving and reasoning. We also use **Mastering Number** to develop children's number sense and promote strong mathematical fluency and confidence. ![](https://black-firs.co.uk/images/b1ebcda0f80509a26f4af0887dcb873f.png) ## Reading and Spellings We use **Ready Steady Read** and **Ready Steady Spell** to support the development of children's reading and spelling skills. Homework is provided to help you support your child with their reading and spellings at home. All homework information, including what your child is currently working on, can be found on **ClassDojo**. ## Keeping in Touch **ClassDojo** is our main way of communicating with parents and carers. We use it to share learning updates, curriculum information and general day-to-day information, including reminders and important calendar dates. Please keep an eye on ClassDojo throughout the year to stay up to date with what is happening in Year 2. ![Vermont School - Class Dojo](https://www.vermontschool.co.uk/_site/data/files/images/migrated/class-dojo/73395401-a125-4de5-a3b7-5eb8e3a42fad.png) ### Our Classes - [Classes at Black Firs](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-classes) - [Pre-School](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-pre-school) - [Reception](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-classes/reception) - [Infants](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-classes/infants) - [Lower Juniors](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-classes/lower-juniors) - [Upper Juniors](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-classes/upper-juniors) [![](https://files.schudio.com/black-firs-primary-school/images/logo/Black_Firs_Logo_icon_black_circle(1).png)](https://tlptrust.com/) **Black Firs Primary School** Longdown Road Congleton CW12 4QJ office@black-firs.co.uk 01260 272935 Headteacher - Anna Jones SENCO - Anna Jones Safeguarding Lead - Anna Jones ![The Learning Partnership](https://files.schudio.com/black-firs-primary-school/images/logo/TheLearningPartnership_WHT_TransparentBG(1).png) The Learning Partnership is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. 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