A child’s learning Journey is a collection of evidence showing their progression through the EYFS. Throughout their time at nursery evidence is collated by practitioners and documented inside either a folder or a booklet. Learning journeys are a fantastic opportunity for children to look back through their book and reflect
At the centre of any Early Years Foundation Stage planning is the child. Observing and monitoring what children choose to do , their interests and the resources they select provides adults with evidence about the individual child. Observations gathered allows practitioners to plan the child’s next steps and effective planning
So how do practitioners use the Early Years Foundation Stage in daily practice to observe, plan for and assess the children’s development? Understanding a child’s individual needs is achieved by using the observation, assessment and planning cycle from the EYFS Early Years Settings use this cycle to ensure the individual
Makaton involves the use of signs, symbols and speech to help children and adults communicate and to aid spoken language. These are used in conjunction with one another to support children who have no speech or those whose speech is unclear. Makaton is used for a variety of reasons and purposes
Ofsted ensures that quality of care will remain at a high standard despite the fact new settings are going to be inspected 30 months after opening rather than 7. There have however, been concerns raised about the way this decision will have detrimental effects on the quality of care. The
The demand for a skilful workforce was a recommendation made to improve the EYFS, this would help Early Years settings reach their fullest potential with regards to qualifications and training. Tickell stated in the report that she “recommends that the government retains a focus on the need to upskill the
Here is some helpful guidance on conducting joint observations. The new framework on carrying out Ofsted inspections concentrates heavily on the managers leadership and management skills. As part of assessing and monitoring the managers leadership and management skills the Ofsted inspector will carry out joint observations with the nursery manager.
During an Ofsted inspection, be confident and talk through with the inspector what is displayed on your notice board, the inspector will ask questions and will note down any evidence of best practice. Ensure you regularly update display boards and ensure the information is relevant. Some helpful suggestions of what
Information on the review of the Early Years Foundation Stage carried out by the Dame Tickell review 2011 The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets the standards of learning and development for children aged from birth to five years old and was introduced in 2008 as a curriculum framework to replace the
Some helpful information in supporting children with EAL in early years settings. In recent years the quantity of children in early years setting with English as an additional language has risen to “more than a million pupils in English schools who speak languages in addition to English” (NALDIC, 2013), yet
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