Abbreviation: S P4
See also: P Scales/Curriculum Levels descriptions. Category lists.
Pupils explore objects and materials provided, changing some materials by physical means and observing the outcomes, for example, when mixing flour and water. Pupils communicate their awareness of changes in light, sound or movement. They imitate actions involving main body parts, for example, clapping or stamping. They make sounds using their own bodies, for example, tapping, singing or vocalising, and imitate or copy sounds. They cause movement by a pushing or pulling action. ‘Explore’ includes access through any sensory mode. Teachers should ensure they are assessing intended, not accidental, actions.