Tips for EYFS

[angeldelight]

If you are like me and visit the Bromley website now and again you may have already seen this but for those of you havent they are just giving some hints and tips on getting ready for the EYFS

Thought it was handy to read anyway

www.bromleycma.org.uk/eyfs/

If you look down the left hand side and click on planning or observations you will find some tips and downloads there

Angel xx

[deeb66]

Have already seen this as looked at BCMA site couple of days ago - have to say I haven't really had much of a chance to evern look at the EYFS yet let alone try to understand it all How is everyone else getting on with it....it looks a nightmare!!

Dee

[manjay]

A friend arranged for me to receive a pack but I have not got round to having more than a quick glance. I have just managed to speak to an NCMA development officer in my area and she confirmed that the EYFS is only for England. Apparently the Early Years Foundation Phase for Wales has only just undergone the consultation process so we have to wait for the outcome. So glad I didn't spend hours reading it when it might not even be applicable!!!

Amanda xx

[deeb66]

OH Amanda

You don't think you are going to get away with it do you? lol!! ....Something tells me you won't be so lucky bet you end up having something very similar but under a different name

Dee

[manjay]

I am just glad someone has actually confirmed it for me. I have been trying for ages to get some confirmation if we need to follow BTTM or anything similar. Anyway there is nothing in place at the moment unless you want to be accredited. As you say no doubt it will probably end up being the same as England.

Amanda xx

[banana]

Thanks Angel.

x

[son77]

Thanks angel. Had a quick look & I think it will help me alot. x

[sarahnev707]

Thanks Angel!

I was having a look through the welfare standards today and thankfully they don't look that different from the standards we work to now... though the language is a bit different and they aren't numbered which could make following them a bit tricky.... What do you think?

Got my briefing next Monday so might find out more then

Sarahx

[custardcream]

Has anybody seen the EYFS observation record books that the BCMA website are selling. I wonder if they are any good, it would be good to get an opinion on these from others, before ordering.

custardcream

[angeldelight]

Yes I have put the link on another thread

I have sent off for some I will let you know when they arrive if they are worth having

Angel xx

[tasha]

Hi,
The observation books arrived that I ordered from the Bromley site - must say I'm disappointed - could have knocked this up on my computer in 5 mins! Think I'll use the QED trackers when they are available to get me going on EYFS!!!
Tasha

[sarahnev707]

won't waste my money there then! Thanks Tasha

SArahx

[ajs]

what a shame i ordered mine yesterday, oh well i never have enough time to design my own. i use the trackers too and the parent's really like them

[angeldelight]

Oh that is annoying mine should be on the way

I think the trackers are going to be the best anyway for ideas and guildlines think I will stick to them also

Angel xx

[tasha]

Basically, there's a few notes in the front & back (nothing that isn't in the EYFS framework pack and then....14 pages exactly the same each titled look, listen & note. There are four columns underneath the tittle;
Column 1: Date - with 5 (empty) boxes underneath (for different dates).
Column2: Look, listen & note - again with 5 empty boxes underneath.
Column 3: Link to EYFS - 5 empty boxes.
Column 4: Next steps - 5 empty boxes.

The booklet is A5, so as you can imagine there's not all that much space to write!

V. basic!

Tasha

[mel]

I agree with your comments tasha. I thought about buying but now you have described what you get I think I will give it a miss.

Mel x

[lorraine2767]

Hi Girls

Don't want to seem thick or anything but where did some of you get the packs from about EYFS as where I am I have had nothing through yet and neither has anyother childminder around by me.

Thanks xxx

[tasha]

You order it from the DfES (it's free)

www.dfes.gov.uk

Tasha

[lorraine2767]

Thanks for that Tasha, but I must be really thick where abouts on the website do you order it from I have been looking and cannot seem to find anything.

Thanks xx

[lorri]

Glad you asked Lorraine because I couldn't find it either and didn't want to ask in case it was obvious and I was just being daft as usual!

Lorri

[smartypants]

Lol i cant find it either

[tasha]

Hold on a minute & I'll find a proper link!
Tasha

[tasha]

publications.teachernet.gov.uk/default.aspx?PageFunction=productdetails&PageMode=publications&ProductId=DFES-00012-2007&

There you go!

You can either download it or go to the bottom of the page & order a proper copy!

Tasha

[tasha]

I really don't gey why this link isn't working as i've copied and pasted it & I'm looking at the EYFS!

It doesn't work if you copy & paste it weird!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok
1) Go th www.dfes.gov.uk
2) Enter Early years foundation stage into search bar (top right).
3) When search results come up it's the 6th one down - click onto it.
4)The next page is the one I've been trying to give you a link off! You can either download the EYFS or if you go to the bottom of the page you can order it online!!!

Tasha

[lorri]

Thanks Tasha I got it this time!

Lorri

[smartypants]

Thanks Tasha

I managed to get it to!!

I had to register so that why i couldn't get to it lol....

Kate
x

[tasha]

No problem!
Tasha