1. Foundation Phase Leaders’ Network Meeting
Summer Term 2017
Welcome to;

2. @WG_ Education

3. @WG_ Education

4. @WG_ Education

5. @WG_ Education

6. Group task – 30 mins Outdoor learning – nature as Continuous Provision
Plan termly rich learning activities using outdoors
Link rich learning to numeracy as a starting point
List books (fiction/nonfiction) that could support learning

7. ‘Seize the Seasons’ Do the right thing at the right time
Bring outdoors in – rather than indoors out
Revisit skills termly – embedding and extending knowledge

8. Investigate digitally and hands on
Use digital cameras to get up close to nature
Stimulus for talk, writing, art, investigation
Go on trips to a variety of locations near and further afield
Encourage parents to make the most of nature

9. All year round – webs, weaving wondering …
ambitious capable learners
Mathematical Development
healthy, confident individuals
Activity idea
Seasonal weaving.
Experiment with a wide range of natural materials throughout the year.
Different shape and scale of frames. Collaborative or individual.
ethical, informed citizens
Enterprising
creative contributors
Literacy links

11. What loose parts free play offers children
Stocking your play space with loose parts offers children daily inspiration
endless possibilities
a chance to think
encouragement to be creative

12. End of Phase Assessment
Use FPP as baseline (compact) statutory reception
Can use FPP to track progress – but be aware full profile has a LOT of ladders
Target setting use the revised outcomes – in place since September 2015
Teacher assessment – rounded judgement overtime
WG due to send out a letter soon!

13. New lead network schools
Georgestreet Primary, Torfaen – Keri Manley
Nant y Park Primary, Caerphilly – Kath Ford
Rogerstone Primary, Newport – Sarah Cook/ Sarah Pugh

14. Looking forward to seeing you all in the autumn term – brimming with ideas and examples for outdoor learning and or loose parts!
Planning a Conference Spring 2018 – looking for volunteer schools to showcase impact
7th am and pm November Abertillery
9th am and pm November Llanwern
10th am and pm November Llanwern

15. Twitter – it’s great to share!
@easfpteam
@brimblegaynor