Testimonials

Launchpad assessments have already informed predicted data outcomes for ELGs and phonics progress, helping us identify pupils at risk of not meeting benchmarks early in the year and adjust provision accordingly. The framework has upskilled the team by giving them shared language, clearer developmental pathways, and greater confidence in matching activities to individual learning needs. During recent internal reviews and in discussions with external visitors, including Ofsted, we have been able to articulate how Launchpad is […]

We certainly saw an impact in the first few years of using LP. GLD went from 23% to 48% and then up to 65% in the most recent years. This is because we can close gaps and identify children who are at risk.

LP has had a clear and measurable impact on our attainment data. We have seen a notable increase in the number of children achieving a GLD at the end of Reception and improved outcomes in the Yr. 1 PSC. We strongly believe that without LP’s structured, developmental approach, this level of improvement in outcomes would not have been possible.

We seen an 8% improvement on GLD this year (2024) compared to last year.

The difference is in the precision of what we are targeting. GLD result 2023-2024 (before Launchpad) – 65% GLD. GLD result 2024-2025 (using Launchpad) – 73% GLD.

Our GLD was above national

We have used LP to support phonics and fine motor interventions for our targeted children

Launchpad has had a clear and measurable impact on our attainment data. We have seen a notable increase in the number of children achieving a Good Level of Development (GLD) at the end of Reception and improved outcomes in the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check.

Launchpad is included our literacy and communication policy

The impact of LP ensured we participated in the KS2 training which was on our School development Plan this year.

LP is implemented fully in EYFS to ensure that best practice is fully delivered to all the children so that early pre-reading and writing skills are developed.

We realised very quickly that there was a group of children whose auditory memory was actually the barrier. Rather than doing any blending interventions, we stopped and took the time to put the auditory memory provision in place first. After blending interventions, children flew! It was amazing to see the pace of progress for this group and this has impacted on their early writing outcomes.

The clear progression and granular steps mean that our planning for children with SEND is more precise and targeted. We use the small steps for their learning journeys, which is proving to be very successful in developing their early writing skills.

LP is used in Nursery, Reception and Year 1 to ensure there is consistency and clear progression in pre-phonics.

The LP approach gives very clear evidence of children’s next steps, which is vital for staff planning and for showing Ofsted the progression of learning.

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