Checklist for early years settings This list does not cover every requirement of the EYFS, so refer the statutory framework. Section 1-The Learning and Development Requirements. Are you observing each child to find out about their needs, interests and ideas? Do you use these observations to inform future plans for the … [Read more...] about Statutory requirement checklist for early years settings
Q & A about an early years Ofsted Inspection
An Ofsted Inspection can be very daunting, below is some questions and answers that were answered by an Ofsted Inspector. Also we have included some mock Ofsted inspection questions that can be used in the setting. Q & A about Ofsted Inspections from earlyyearscareers Mock ofsted inspection checklist questions for practice .What … [Read more...] about Q & A about an early years Ofsted Inspection
Early years inspection handbook for inspectors
A new handbook written for inspecting registered early years provision required to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage The handbook contains guidance for Ofsted inspectors conducting inspections. It gives clear information on what inspectors must do and it helps providers understand what is expected. This guidance is to be used from 1st … [Read more...] about Early years inspection handbook for inspectors
Examples of tracking children within the EYFS
It is highly important that children's development is tracked across the EYFS, there is clear guidance stated in the EYFS that practitioner are to identify how children are progressing and document this for others to see. Documenting children’s progress enables parents and other professionals to recognise the child's progress and also highlights … [Read more...] about Examples of tracking children within the EYFS
Observation, Assessment and Planning in the Early Years
A collection of books to help observe, assess and plan for children in the Early Years … [Read more...] about Observation, Assessment and Planning in the Early Years
Books on best practice in the Early Years
Here is a collection of books that will help practitioners to implement best practice in the Early Years. … [Read more...] about Books on best practice in the Early Years
How children learn and develop
Below is a series of developmental guide on how children learn and develop . Babies all grow in unique ways, some may be able to walk at 10 months whilst other won’t learn until they’re 18 months. But don’t worry all children learn at different rates. 1 month The first few weeks with your baby can all blur into one, with all the changing, feeding … [Read more...] about How children learn and develop
Examples of types of EYFS Planning
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) (DfE, 2012) clearly states how early years providers must ensure that the Statutory Framework is embed into everyday practice which allows children to learn and develop. In regard to planning this should reflect on the different ways children learn and develop, practitioners practice … [Read more...] about Examples of types of EYFS Planning
The Characteristics of Effective Learning
Explanation of The Characteristics of Effective Learning Playing and exploring The key ways children learn are through play and exploration. Vygotsky, a psychologist who specialises in child development stated that “in play the child operates at their highest level beyond his average age, above his daily behaviour; in play it is as … [Read more...] about The Characteristics of Effective Learning
Evaluation schedule for inspections of registered early years provision
Guidance and grade descriptors for inspecting registered early years provision from 1 September 2014 The evaluation schedule provides outline guidance and grade descriptors for the judgements that inspectors will report on when inspecting registered early years providers who deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Published: August 2014Age … [Read more...] about Evaluation schedule for inspections of registered early years provision