Ways to help create an effective assessment system It is highly important to have an effective assessment system in place to not only show children's progress but to highlight the necessary changes that are to be made to the environment to meet the needs of the children. New terminology used within the New Common Inspection Framework regarding … [Read more...] about Creating an effective assessment system
EYFS Documentation
Tracking in the EYFS
Tracking children's development through the EYFS The purpose of tracking children's development in the Early years is to provide a picture of the child's progress and to identify any areas for further support. It is also a tool to share with parents and professional if needs be, parents will be able to understand their child's learning and support … [Read more...] about Tracking in the EYFS
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
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
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
Examples of Two Year Progress Checks
Two Year Progress Checks Here are some examples of Two Years Progress Checks from some Early Years Settings Babcock LDP is part of the UK's leading education support and improvement service, they work with academies, schools and settings, Devon County Council and other Local Authorities. Available Document : Devon's Learning … [Read more...] about Examples of Two Year Progress Checks
SENCO Model Job Description
SENCO Model Job Description Our SENCO is ……………………………… The role of the SENCO is to ensure that the setting actively promote inclusive practice and supports children who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities The SENCO has day-to-day responsibility for implementing the setting’s Inclusion or SEND policy and to work … [Read more...] about SENCO Model Job Description