As such, teachers are too often left unsure as to what to prioritise in their teaching and assessment.
A report from the inspectorate – entitled Strong foundations in the first years of school (Ofsted, 2024) – is based on previous Ofsted research including its curriculum and subject reviews as well as in-depth visits to 20 primary schools.
It warns that disadvantaged children in particular aren’t always finishing key stage 1 with the foundational knowledge and skills they will need throughout the rest of their education, including “the ability to communicate, read, write and calculate as well as strong physical, emotional and social development”.
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