Evaluating the Foundation Phase : key findings on transitions and assessment (original) (raw)

Overall, head teachers and funded nonmaintained leaders were generally satisfied with the training, support and guidance given, although when asked what they would most like to change about the Foundation Phase with hindsight, 'support materials' and 'training' were ranked highly in both cases. Case study observations revealed that teachers who reported completing more Foundation Phase training modules had a better understanding and more positive views of the Foundation Phase. With the exception of Year 1, 66% of all observed teachers and 100% funded non-maintained leaders reported completing all 8 Welsh Government Foundation Phase training modules.