My name is Ms Wall and I am a Year 1 teacher who is lucky enough to share a class with Mrs Brereton. I have been teaching at The John Bamford Primary School for 24 years and I am also the Deputy Headteacher. I am responsible for Assessment, Health and Safety, Data Protection and Mental Health and Wellbeing. I love all subjects but especially those that allow me to be creative particularly Art and Design. I lead the whole school assembly each week where I can share my passion for building tolerance of others, both humans and animals. Teaching and learning in Year 1 is through a range of exciting and stimulating adventures. We encourage the children to become fully immersed in their learning and foster a sense of developing independence and responsibility. In Year 1, children continue their learning of Phonics in preparation for the Phonics Screening Check in June. During these lessons, children are set weekly spellings linked to the Phonics graphemes which they have been learning as well as the common exception words for Year 1. Your child will read with an adult at school but reading regularly at home will support your child’s development and progress. From the moment children enter Year 1, we work alongside parents/carers to build each child’s independence, reinforcing positive relationships and widening their future opportunities.

Hi, my name is Mrs Brereton, I joined The John Bamford Primary School four years ago and love being a part of the vision and ethos of the school. This will be my fourth year teaching within KS1 and I am so excited to be teaching in Year 1 again! I am looking forward to experiencing some wonderful learning adventures this year with all of the children. In my spare time I enjoy going on family days out with my three daughters and taking my dog Gus on long walks around Cannock Chase.