Stockton's Foundation Stage is child centred and based upon sound principles of early years practice. Stockton schools adhere to these guiding principles and recognise that:
- Children learn best through a play-based curriculum which can take place both indoors and outdoors
- Activities should be planned after careful observation of learning needs
- Activities can be offered to reflect a child's personal interests
- Activities should be designed to motivate children to develop skills, knowledge and understanding within a broad and exciting curriculum.
- Practitioners can help children to become confident learners and prepare them for their future.
A supported network exists to share best practice across the borough supported by the local authority which provides a range of CPD opportunities to further develop practitioners' skills.
STEPS - STockton Early years Profile System
This document ahs been developed to support schools in tracking the progress of children within the Foundation Stage. It is available to purchase by contacting Kim Mooney on 01642 526385.
