Observations
I observe the children in my care and keep a record of their Development from when they arrive until they leave my setting, this is then recorded in the Tapestry App and can be downloaded on your smartphone.
Keeping observations is a requirement of the 'EYFS framework'. The 'Development Milestones' which I follow are based on 7 specific 'Areas of Learning and Development' within the EYFS framework which I incorporate in all the activities we do, these are:
Keeping observations is a requirement of the 'EYFS framework'. The 'Development Milestones' which I follow are based on 7 specific 'Areas of Learning and Development' within the EYFS framework which I incorporate in all the activities we do, these are:
- Communication and Language - (Listening and Attention / Understanding / Speaking)
- Physical Development - (Moving and Handling / Health and Self-Care)
- Personal Social and Emotional Development - (Self Confidence & Self Esteem / Managing Feelings and Behaviour / Making Relationships)
- Literacy - (Reading / Writing)
- Mathematics - (Numbers / Shape, Space Measure)
- Understanding the World - (People and Communities / The World / Technology)
- Expressive Arts and Design - (Exploring and using media and materials / Being imaginative)
Planning
My planning is based on the 'Continuous Provision' headings below. For each of these I have specific age related activities and resources to assist with your child's learning at their own individual stage of development.
- Arts & Crafts
- Food & Eating
- General Development
- Construction
- Music
- Outdoor Play and outings
- Playing, Puzzles, Games
- Role play - Small World
- Books
- Communication Speech and Understanding