Testimonials

Gap Identification & SEND – Within the EYFS we use the Launchpad Toolkit to support children who have gaps in their learning, after we have baselined the children. We also use this as a tool for our pre phonics work linked to Auditory and Visual memory, as well as sequencing to begin with. We have used the Toolkit in nursery all year with our children. In Reception they have used LP to fill specific gaps in […]

Evidence of Low Starting Points – Used Launchpad to identify why the children are struggling in a specific area. It provides staff with small step goals to close the gap. LP has had a positive impact in helping children to make progress and for others it has proven / provided us with the evidence of how they are working below ARE and has helped us identify specific learning needs. SEND & External Agencies – LP has […]

Gap Analysis & Targeted Groups – It has supported us in identifying specific groups of children for focus gap analysis and targeted intervention approaches. We use the Launchpad Toolkit to identify gaps for children’s with Speech & Language needs. SLCD & PSED – Since using LP we have seen an increase in our Speech and language, PSED and literacy outcomes compared to previous years. External Agencies & SEND – We found the LP Skills Framework has […]

Vulnerable Groups – We use LP to focus on closing  pre- phonic gaps in auditory, vocabulary, fine motor and visual skill strands for Nursery children and the bottom 20% of Reception.  

Gap identification & SEND – We have the Launchpad Skills Framework poster up and have used it for children with additional needs. I have in the past used the booklets too as a starting point for any children who have gaps. We have adopted a new whole school writing program and this has taken our focus. CPD – LP has helped us to ensure progression, looking at breaking up literacy into headings to clearly identify gaps […]

Curriculum & Practice – We use Launchpad in Nursery – it is embedded across our curriculum and continuous provision to develop and enhance; early communication, language, fine/gross motor, pre-phonic, literacy and maths skills. SEND – We also use it to monitor small steps of progress with our SEND children. It is used to identify skill gaps and then considered when planning interventions. It demonstrates clear skill progression and is useful for staff when identifying starting points […]

We use LP for all children with SEN and for those with S&L delays. It supports SEN assessment and support plans. It has been helpful when considering children’s gaps and thinking about what specific interventions we can use to support individual children.  

Identification of Gaps & Provision – We use LP in EYFS/KS1: children who are below age related expectations to identify gaps and set targets; and for planning provision in nursery for all children. The children working below age related are given specific LP targets based on their gaps.By using it to plan the nursery provision resources are quickly and easily on hand to target specific children and you can see if any gaps are present when […]

Curriculum – We use Launchpad across 2YO, NURS and REC and have embedded it within our curriculum intent to provide a language rich environment and to ensure quality interactions within our provision as well as for targeted group and 1:1 support. KS1 have also attended a few phase cpd sessions to develop their understanding with the aim of providing targeted 1:1 and group work beyond EYFS too. Phonics & Gap identification – There are too many […]

Reading & Writing – Primarily, we use the skills framework in nursery to ensure children acquire the foundational skills in Reading & Writing. Parent Partnerships –I use LP to provide parents with examples of skills they could be supporting their child with at home. We use LP to write next steps/targets and share with parents to support school readiness. Every Autumn term, I deliver phonological awareness skill workshops with parents and we look at LP to […]

EYFS Curriculum – Launchpad (LP) is the core of our EYFS curriculum. It is our starting point for all elements of planning, delivery and assessment. Without LP, we would genuinely be lost – especially in our 2-year-old provision and Nursery. Strategic Direction – All SLT are aware of the benefits of LP. It is included in our School Development Plan to ensure our youngest and most vulnerable children are supported to improve their foundational skills. CPD […]

Strategic Direction: A Systematic Approach – Launchpad for Literacy plays a key role in supporting the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) across our school. We have a whole-school target focused on improving communication and language, which is embedded across all four of our nursery schools. Launchpad is a central tool in achieving this priority, providing a clear, structured approach to developing and tracking the foundational skills that underpin communication, language, and literacy. CPD – We plan to […]

A Strategic Implementation Approach – We implement the Launchpad for Literacy Toolkit comprehensively across our four MNS with 2–4-year-old children, embedding it into daily teaching and assessment practice. It has become a central, high-impact tool in helping to ensure that children do not fall behind in essential early language and communication skills. The Toolkit supports us in identifying gaps early, delivering targeted teaching, and tracking progress precisely. The Launchpad Skills Framework / Toolkit – One of […]

Early Identification, Interventions & On-going Support for SEND – Launchpad has supported our school in relation to SEND in every way. It has become an integral part of our approach to early identification, intervention, and ongoing support for children with additional needs.  Referrals Processes & External Agencies – The structured, step-by-step LP Skills Framework allows us to clearly identify specific areas of difficulty, which has greatly enhanced the accuracy and timeliness of our SEND referrals and […]

Daily carpet sessions and every part of provision has a link to Launchpad & is updated weekly/bi-weekly on planning document so adults are aware of the LP targeted focus.    

How do you use your Launchpad Toolkit across School? Nursery to Year 2 – We use Launchpad for Literacy from Nursery through to Year 2 (infant school only) as a key tool to support early language and literacy development. On entry, we use Launchpad to establish a baseline, helping us identify what skills children already have and crucially, where there may be gaps in foundational learning. CPD – Our approach is whole-school and consistent. All staff have […]