Year 1 (education)

Australia

In Australia, Year 1 is usually the second year of compulsory education. Although there are slight variations between the states, most children in Year 1 are aged between six and seven.

New Zealand

In New Zealand, Year 1 is the first year of compulsory education. Children are aged five or six in this year group. Year 1 pupils are usually educated in Primary schools or in Area schools.

United Kingdom

England and Wales

In schools in England and Wales, Year 1 is the first year after Reception. It is currently the first full year of compulsory education, with children being aged between five and six. It is also the first year of Key Stage 1 in which the first sections of the National Curriculum are introduced.

Year 1 is usually the second year in infant or primary school.

In Wales, Year 1 is part of the Foundation phase.

Northern Ireland and Scotland

In Northern Ireland and Scotland, the first year of compulsory education is called primary 1, and pupils generally start at four or five years old.

References

References

1. "Cost/Benefit Analysis Relating to the Implementation of a Common School Starting Age and Associated Nomenclature by 1 January 2010". Atelier Learning Solutions Pty Ltd.
2. "School years and levels". Ministry of Education.
3. "Types of schools". Ministry of Education.
4. "About the primary curriculum". Qualifications & Curriculum Authority.
5. "What is the Foundation Phase?". Welsh Assembly Government.