Parents
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 Farrington
Ofsted Report Paulton
Ofsted Report Superstars
Letters and information from Little Star:
Voice Play
Story Making Letter
Prospectus
2013-2014
Teaching of Phonics for Pre-School Children
The Importance of Play
Research projects conducted by staff at Little Star:
Department of Public Health case studies:
Hocey Case Study LSFG Healthy Eating Oct 2016
Hocey Case Study Physical Activity Oct 2016
Emily’s work with the 5x5x5 creativity project led to us re designing a garden that was interactive and allowing creativity to flow:
Finding Fascinations
Kate’s award winning research project into boys and the outdoors (for which she won the Sage Publication research award):
Boys and Outdoor Learning
Information on play and learning:
Learning Together
Reading
Learning Together
Outside
Learning Together
Music
Learning Together
Maths
Learning Together
Mark Making
Learning Together Reading
Ideas to promote speech and language:
Top Tips for Developing Communication
Handout 10 Principles
Weekly Top Talking Tips Small Cards
Talking Tips
Communicate Through Music
Using Role Play and Pretend Play to Enhance Speech and Language
Promoting Speech and Language While Taking Part 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
Pacey Outdoor-play
Curriculum information:
What to Expect When
SEND Parents Letter
Aug 2014
Little Star Nursery SEND Local Offer 2014
Areas of Learning and Characteristics of Effective Learning
EYFS Guide for Parents
Leuven Scales
Fundamental_British_Values
Behaviour and advice:
Encouraging Better Behaviour
Keeping Your Cool
Ideas for getting out and about:
50 Things National Trust