Testimonials

We could demonstrate the precise impact of our curriculum in early literacy and C&L, as well as how we ensure that all pupils, including those with SEND, are making progress from their individual starting points. The clear structure of the Launchpad Toolkit allowed us to evidence our work effectively.

The LP assessment tool gives clear evidence of children’s starting points and progress across the EYFS.

The LP assessment tools and tracking system gave our school very clear evidence for our Ofsted deep dive in reading.

LP gave us the evidence we needed to talk about SEND children’s progress.

We used LP to evidence SEND children’s progress. This was really helpful for our Ofsted visit.

The assessment data helped us to have clearer conversations with Ofsted about children’s progress.

The LP documentation was perfect to show Ofsted the progression in skills and also how we identify and close gaps in learning.

We are so pleased we got LP before our Ofsted visit, as we were able to talk with confidence about the progression of skills in our EYFS setting.

LP has been invaluable as we’ve been able to show evidence of children’s progress using the assessment grids as evidence. This was particularly helpful for our Ofsted visit.

The way we use LP to identify gaps and plan provision was a key part of our discussion with the inspector. We were able to clearly demonstrate that our curriculum intent was being successfully implemented to meet the needs of all children.

Our staff are confident in explaining their assessments and curriculum planning for communication and language and early literacy. The progressive steps within the framework allowed us to clearly articulate the journey of our learners, particularly those who are working significantly below age-related expectations.

We were able to evidence the impact of our early reading curriculum to Ofsted as we had LP in place.

Strategic Planning – Launchpad is intertwined throughout our reading & phonics priority. CPD – Our wider team’s knowledge of phonics, skills-based learning and practice has developed when using the Launchpad toolkit and related vocab pyramids. Pre- phonics / Vulnerable Groups  – We use LP in nursery for daily sessions alongside pre-phonics, in provision and as a tool within play; and used in wider Foundation Stage to support within play and for the bottom 20% of pupils, […]

As the EYFS and Phonics lead, I confidently spoke about how well our staff know, understand and use LP in their daily practice. It is well-embedded in our setting. I could also talk about how we support specific children using the framework, with large groups & whole cohorts in relation to blending and segmenting.

Priorities – Launchpad is linked to our school priorities and SDP focus – particularly communication and language, phonics and writing. Practice – We use launchpad to help us to break down the steps in learning across the Communication and Language, Phonics and Fine Motor strands predominantly. It is used in Nursery and Reception. We use the Launchpad Skills Framework / Toolkit and also consult the CPD videos. SEND – The incremental skill steps support all learners, […]

Ofsted liked how we talked about our very low starting points and could back it up with assessment grids of key Launchpad statements that our two-year-old provision lead had created.