On this page we include information, letters and documents not only specifically about what we are doing at Little Stars but also items and information that you may find useful. We will add to the library as and when we come by more useful information to share.
Ofsted report 2106:
Letters and information from Little Star:
Teaching of phonics for pre school children
Research projects conducted by staff at Little Star:
Department of Public Health case studies:
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Emily’s work with the 5x5x5 creativity project led to us re designing a garden that was interactive and allowing creativity to flow:
Kate’s award winning research project into boys and the outdoors (for which she won the Sage Publication research award):
Information on play and learning:
Ideas to promote speech and language:
Top Tips for Developing Communication
Weekly top talking tips small cards
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Using Role play and pretend play to enhance speech and language
Promoting speech and language while taking apart in everyday activities
Play and Games and the Development of Speech and Language
Fun activities for the baby or child that is not talking
fairplay for children physical play
Curriculum information :
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Little Star Nursery SEND Local Offer 2014
Areas of Llearning and Characteristics of Effective Learning
Behaviour and advice:
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Ideas for getting out and about: