5+ and planning

[4365]

Hi

Can anyone tell me what you do in terms of planning and observations etc. for school age children. Is it a requirement to do this or not? At the moment I just write in activities in my diary and keep bits of craft etc for ofsted. I don't want more paperwork but don't want to get it wrong for ofsted either!

Anni

[sarahnev707]

Once they are over 5, I just make sure I spend a bit of time each week writing something about what they've done, where they've been, what they've enjoyed etc

I plan for them in the holidays but it's very flexible - it's more about proving to parents (if they asked) and Ofsted (when they come ) that they're expected and planned for

Hope I'm doing it right! Sarahx

[angeldelight]

My planning is very flexible and depends on moods and ages and the weather of course

I usually have ideas / topics for the month that we do when we can

I then have a book and a folder for each child whatever their age
I explain the topic we have done , make a few comments
Comments that go together with the foundation stages for that age

Then add pics for evidence and also add some of the work we have done

I show this to Ofsted

It goes home with the child when they leave my setting

Angel xx