Ofsted have announced the changes they have made on the way they will inspect early years provision, schools and further education and skills. These changes will come in to effect from September 2015 and include: the introduction of a common inspection framework for everyone short inspections for maintained schools, … [Read more...] about Early Years inspection handbook from Sept 2015
A Child’s Learning Journey
A child's learning journey is a record of a child's learning and development throughout the Early Years Foundation Stage, this record will be built up over the years and will show many achievements. The child's key person will tailor activities and experiences to the child's individual needs, and records of observations/ photos from these … [Read more...] about A Child’s Learning Journey
EYFS Statutory requirement checklist for early years settings
An Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) audit tool has been created to help review what you already have in place and what actions you need to implement. It will help to identify areas to work on in your setting. The audit tool works in conjunction with the requirements set out in the EYFS Statutory Framework. It is best practice to work through the … [Read more...] about EYFS Statutory requirement checklist for early years settings
Common inspection framework: education, skills and early years from September 2015
Common inspection framework This Common Inspection Framework handbook has been created for inspections carried out from September 2015. The common inspection framework gives clear guidance on how Ofsted will inspect maintained schools and academies, non-association independent schools, further education and skills provision and registered early … [Read more...] about Common inspection framework: education, skills and early years from September 2015
Carrying out an induction with new employee
Induction Process Induction process is highly important as it helps familiarise a new employee to the setting and their job. An effective induction is a key part of your recruitment strategy. If an employee fails to receive an induction this can lead to poor performance and a high staff turnover. An induction should happen straightaway and do not … [Read more...] about Carrying out an induction with new employee
Safeguarding Children, Child Protection and Safer Recruitment Audit
Some county's use an audit tool to help check that they are meeting the statutory safeguarding requirements. This audit tool will identify any gaps and help you create an action plan, it will also ensure you have the following Clear policies and procedures in place It is best practice for the manager and the designated safeguarding … [Read more...] about Safeguarding Children, Child Protection and Safer Recruitment Audit
Safeguarding Publications
A collection of Safeguarding Publications Inspecting safeguarding in early years, education and skills from September 2015 This is a guidance for Ofsted inspectors to use when inspecting safeguarding under the common inspection framework. Available document: CLICK HERE Working together to safeguard children publication This statutory … [Read more...] about Safeguarding Publications
Peer to Peer Observations
What are Peer to Peer observations Many early years setting use peer to peer observations as a means of continuous professional development. They are a great tool to evaluate employees performance and identify areas for improvement. Managers and practitioners take it in turns to observe each other, this can be done at any time of the day … [Read more...] about Peer to Peer Observations
Top Tips for Conducting a One on One with Employees
5 effective things to do during one to one meetings Managers should conduct one to one meetings with their employees regularly, these are to review progress and set new objectives for the future. One to one meetings are a chance for both manager and employee to communicate openly and evaluate performance. Top tips for conducting one to one … [Read more...] about Top Tips for Conducting a One on One with Employees
Appraisal and Supervisions
What are Appraisals and Supervisions Appraisal – usually completed within an annual meeting that is planned, confidential discussion between a member of staff and their line manager. The purpose of the appraisal is to focus upon the member of staff and to Review the main events of the previous year Identify and acknowledge success and … [Read more...] about Appraisal and Supervisions