The essential building blocks to learning.

At Coppull Parish Church School, we believe that every child deserves the best possible start to their education. We know that developing strong foundations in learning is essential to helping children grow in confidence, achieve their potential and enjoy success throughout their school journey.

The early years of education are particularly important. This is when children begin to develop the essential knowledge and skills they need, including reading, writing, counting and understanding the world around them. By making sure these important building blocks are securely in place, we help children feel confident and ready to take on new challenges as they progress through school.

In October 2024, Ofsted published a research report called 'Strong Foundations', which highlighted the importance of getting these early building blocks right. The report identified five key areas of foundational knowledge, shown in the diagram below.

Using this research, we have developed our own set of essential foundational knowledge and skills that we believe every child at Coppull Parish Church School should learn and understand.

These are carefully woven into our teaching alongside the National Curriculum. They help our teachers identify what children already know, what they need to learn next and where they may need a little extra support.

Our aim is simple: to make sure every child has the strong foundations they need to become a happy, confident and successful learner.

By taking the time to secure these essential skills, we help children build on what they know, make connections in their learning and develop the confidence to take their next steps.

Strong foundations today, successful learners tomorrow.