Core Values – In the Foundation Stage |
SUCCESS
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INDEPENDENCE
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To become a Successful Learner, I should:
- choose activities I enjoy
- be proud of my achievements
- be interested in learning
- be excited about learning
- enjoy learning.
- see Learning as a journey.
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To become an Independent Learner, I should:
- get resources (things I need to help me learn) independently – by myself.
- choose the activities independently
- ask others for help if I need it
- concentrate and extend my own ideas / learning.
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CONFIDENCE
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RESPONSIBILTY
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To become a Confident Learner, I should:
- explore learning by touching, smelling ,listening and looking
- not worry about making mistakes
- feel safe in the classroom and playground
- be happy and feel safe
- believe in myself
- not worry about asking for help.
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To become a Responsible Learner, I should:
- look after my own belongings & class equipment.
- know the difference between right and wrong
- be honest if I have done something wrong
- know that I belong as part of a class team in a school community.
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Thinking Tools |
Children should be taught to:
- think about their responses to open ended questions.
- engage in ‘Think, Pair, Share’ and ‘Talk Partners’.
- identify their next steps in order to consolidate and extend their own learning.
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Children should be taught to:
- take turns when speaking and listening and be able to take into account the ideas of others.
- reflect upon their learning and evaluate their achievements.
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Personal Skills |
Emotional Skills |
Social Skills |
- Managing their own needs; self help skills and personal hygiene.
- Sustaining involvement and persevering with tasks.
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- Having awareness of own needs and those of others.
- Feeling happy safe and secure.
- Being motivated to learn.
- Expressing a range of emotions appropriately.
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- Positive interactions with others.
- Sharing and taking turns.
- Understanding the needs of others; for example, giving them their own space.
- Learning to work in a group.
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