Foundation Stage

This is a set of five booklets. These materials have been developed to help groups of schools, to design and plan their Primary Strategy Learning Network (PSLN). Ref: 1169-2005 Publication date: February 2005

This leaflet, aimed at primary school teachers, explains the purpose of the Open Doors series of publications. The series aims to improve parental involvement in the education of their children. Ref: 0136 2004 Publication date: May 2004

This briefing pack is designed to support LAs in the role of ensuring that all Early Years providers and practitioners access appropriate training and professional development opportunities to enable them to understand the principles and requirements of theEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and to provide good quality care and education for children from birth to five. Ref: 00106-2007 Publication date: April 2007

This report highlights that sustainable partnership work between LAs and schools can accelerate pupil progress and that Transfer and Transitions are key drivers for raising standards. It describes how things have been taken forward in LAs and schools, and explores what has continued to have impact and how this has been achieved. It identifies significant elements for success and explains how they work in combination to build capacity for ongoing improvement. Ref: 00510-2009BKT-EN Publication date: April 2009

The main purpose of this document is to provide information, advice and guidance to leaders and managers of the SIP programme in LAs. Its intention is to maintain an approach to the management of SIPs that is based on agreed and consistent principles, while reflecting the continued development of the programme with a particular focus on current quality assurance and impact. Ref: 00616-2008 Publication date: April 2009

This publication is intended to provide clarity about the quality standards expected in School Improvement Partner (SIP) reports and the processes which need to be put in place by SIP managers and Regional SIP Co-ordinators. This is to provide quality assurance and quality control in the reports. It includes blank templates and example reports. Ref: 00617-2008 Publication date: September 2009

Video illustrating how teaching assistants (TAs) can help to raise the standards of pupils' work and behaviour. If TAs are set their own personal objectives, they can support teachers and schools effectively. Drawing upon interviews with head teachers, special educational needs coordinators (SENCOs), teachers, TAs and LA staff, the video sets out to explore a range of issues relating to the management of TAs in schools. Ref: 0114-2003 Publication date: February 2003

This publication provides a framework for schools which will ensure that the the role of the designated teacher is effective in helping looked after children to succeed. Ref: 01046-2009 Publication date: November 2009

This leaflet, aimed at parents and carers, contains useful advice and information on how to help children fulfil their potential. Ref: 0135-2004 Publication date: February 2004

Document clarifying the use of the 'Foundation Stage Profile Handbook, Observing children – building the Profile' and 'Continuing the learning journey'. Its emphasis is on assessment and record keeping, observational assessment and inclusive practice. Ref: 00283-2007 Publication date: June 2007