Page 4 - Early Years Foundation Stage Prospectus

Planning and Assessment

The FSU is a play-based environment where children have access to carefully planned activities
both inside and outdoors that cover all seven areas of learning and support children to develop

the Characteristics of Effective Learning (COEL)(see below). The activities are based on
exciting and engaging half termly topics. In addition to planned, purposeful play activities that can
be adult-led or child-initiated, teaching and learning is delivered through more focused whole-class

teaching sessions and small guided group work.

All our children are continually assessed through their play and our planned activities; our
observations inform us of their next steps and future planning. In addition, Reception children are

required to be assessed within the first six weeks of starting school using the Governments
Reception Baseline Assessment and then at the end of the school year against the Early Learning

Goals (see below).

We keep parents regularly updated on their child’s progress through frequently emailed
observations through an online app called Tapestry. This online Learning Journal also offers

parents the ability to comment and send observations from home. This enables excellent
communication between home and school. This is in addition to daily interactions with staff in the

FSU and parents’ evenings.

All the children have an equal entitlement to learning opportunities and those who may experience
learning difficulties will be supported in partnership with parents and other agencies if necessary.

We value the diversity of individuals and do not discriminate against anyone because of
differences.

The school has a highly experienced Special Needs Co-Ordinator, Mrs Jane Rawson, and the
children will have support as outlined in the Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs.
Should you have any concerns about the development of your child, we are always happy to listen,

support and help wherever we can.