Welcome to Sycamore Base

Year 1

The School Day:

8:30am	Sycamore Base doors open and learning begins
10:25 - 10:40am	KS1 Breaktime
12:00 - 12:55pm	Lunch
1:10 - 1:30pm	Worship
3:00pm	School day ends for Sycamore

All children are expected to arrive in class by 8.45am at the latest. At this point the classroom doors will close, the registers will be taken and the main school gates will be locked. 

Children attend a total of 32.5 hours a week in school.

Sycamore Base team:

Our teachers are Miss Brown, Mrs Brason and Mrs Read. We also have a dedicated and wonderful team of teaching assistants to help support and develop our learning. 

Sycamore Base topics:

Autumn 1 – Welcome to Verwood

Autumn 2 - Sensational Seasons

Spring 1 – Toys in the past

Spring 2 – Amazing Animals

Summer 1 – Space Explorers 

Summer 2 – Lighthouse keepers lunch

Information about Sycamore Base:

In Year 1, we provide a broad and balanced curriculum designed to spark curiosity through a diverse array of topics—from investigating our local area and comparing toys from the past to launching into the wonders of outer space. To bring these subjects to life, we utilize our amazing indoor and outdoor spaces to offer enhanced provision, which acts as a vital bridge for a smooth transition from EYFS.

By carefully enhancing our learning zones with resources specifically mapped to Year 1 National Curriculum objectives, we allow children to deepen their understanding through purposeful, hands-on exploration. This approach is essential in Year 1 as it maintains the active, high-engagement style of the Early Years while gradually introducing more formal academic goals. By blending structured teaching with this enriched environment, we ensure our pupils develop the independence and confidence they need to master the curriculum while feeling happy and secure in their new Key Stage 1 journey.