Teaching Team
Mrs Quiney (Lead), Ms S Ingwersen.
To find out more about the impact of our learning please visit Our Curriculum section.
Superpowers In Action!
Opal Learning Zone
In Opal Learning Zone, we balance play-based learning with purposeful adult input. Children aged 3–4 learn best through:
- imaginative play
- shared experiences
- rich language interactions
- early skill-building in context
Our curriculum uses themes to organise learning experiences, while maintaining:
- strong continuous provision
- responsive adult interaction
- short, focused adult-led sessions
Adult-led teaching supports:
- early phonological awareness
- mathematical understanding
- fine-motor development
- early writing for purpose
Planning is led by observation and children’s interests, not by fixed outcomes. Impact is seen through:
- richer language and play narratives
- developing reasoning and problem-solving
- increasing independence and collaboration
Assessment is non-statutory, proportionate and focused on understanding children, not tracking data.
This phase prepares children developmentally, not academically, for Reception.
Awards
Pupils grow, learn and thrive within the positive, nurturing learning environment at Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School. Celebrating success and effort is an important part of creating a positive and reflective school community and links to our core Christian values (KFC).
In the Opal Learning Zone, award certificates are given weekly and include: The Ambassador Award (awarded to the pupil that stands out for demonstrating a skill linked to the Superpower), the Dojo Award (awarded to the pupil that has made the most consistent effort during the week) and the Extra Special Award (awarded to the pupil that has stood out for the right reasons such as showing kindness, academic effort and persistence). In addition, every pupil across the Learning Zones is also eligible for whole school awards. Please visit our Celebrating Success section to find out more and to see the weekly winners of each award.
View the Archived Opal Learning Zone information.
