Testimonials

I believe our practice is stronger because of LP and the training we have received. We ensure children leave nursery with skills in syllable clapping, rhyming, auditory memory etc and they are not introduced to any formal phonic schemes before they have these skills to underpin their learning.

We intend to continue using it in EYFS, so it becomes part of our everyday practice. We intend to upskill our practitioners so they are able to address language gaps, whilst working with our children in ways they are already familiar with. We hope to close some of these gaps to enable our children to access more of the Curriculum as they go forward.

It has had an impact on our knowledge certainly, on the specific areas to home in on and how to identify specific gaps, as well as how to focus on these gaps during interactions & when planning for this targeted support.

Through attending CPD and watching LP video recordings, staff are well-prepared to support early language development using the LP framework as the core model. Staff feel upskilled and can share their own practice with colleagues within and out of our setting. We are a reflective team and regularly check-in with our peers to ensure we are supporting our children well.

We’ve used a number of the LP videos and supporting Toolkit documentation in staff meetings. This has aligned with a particular focus for the year. For example – one year we focused on Physical Development, so we referred to all of the relevant elements from LP Toolkit to support this.

Launchpad has helped us with progression, looking at breaking up literacy into skill strands headings to clearly identify gaps and areas of development

My understanding of the gaps and what comes before to close the gaps was refreshed. Old and tired ideas of teaching the more difficult things, such as rhyming, alliteration and blending. Also knowing that what I am currently doing in my daily practice is the right things to be doing to help the children develop their literacy skills

One of the most valuable aspects has been the opportunity to unpick the meaning behind the skill statements within the framework. This has helped staff to better understand not only what each skill step looks like in practice, but also how each skill links to other areas or serves as a foundation for the next sequential step. It has made a real difference in how we plan and deliver targeted, age-appropriate learning opportunities. Staff have also […]

We now have clear next steps for the children and a reason as to why they are struggling with their understanding. Staff also have a better understanding and rather than keeping doing more of the same we have used the Toolkit to deliver focused intervention work.

The training and ongoing discussions have raised the profile of early communication and language development within our setting. It has reinforced the importance of developing these foundational skills, not only for immediate literacy and language outcomes but also for children’s longer-term progress. This aligns closely with current research and national guidance.

CPD has been delivered to all in EY and TAs across school to help us identify key children and spot key next steps, which may have otherwise been missed.

I completed the two-day training a few years ago and have then used the training to upskill my team through the year so that all members of staff have a good understanding and provide a better quality of interactions.We also listen to the LP videos in our phase meetings as CPD too.

L.P has given staff more confidence. Guidance has been supported with staff knowledge and the identification of gaps in learning. It has made us rethink our whole nursery curriculum to ensure we embed LP throughout our activities.

We have used LP to train staff in the classroom to identify children’s gaps. This process has helped staff to ensure provision & enhancements are specifically tailored to close skill gaps for our most vulnerable children.

Launchpad has empowered us as educators – giving us the tools and understanding to make a real difference for our children. It has shifted our whole-school approach and given us the confidence to intervene effectively and with purpose.

I have provided some CPD to staff to show the impact of using LP. I use it a lot with being based in early years as it helps me to plan for many of our learners.