stacieepg
26-07-2015, 11:45 AM
Hi all,
Looking at software options moving forwards.
Can anyone recommend any good software they have used and if they like it give the list of features (especially how it fits with my needs)
My other half is quite computer savvy and most of the things I do are based around a series of systems he has set up (all password protected, backed up and only on my computer... No cloud based stuff)
Currently using a system which has been pretty good to be honest but...... lol
I use the system to do the following:
- create observations (not to print from system) that link to a tracker across the EYFS framework and allow me to add example next steps. This lets me track progress and link to example next steps and short/medium term planning (also some plans already included in the software which are pretty good. It all links in with next steps, ILPs, summarise assessments and 2 year checks.
I then print the trackers and reports to add into the LJ and create my own observations (as OFSTED loved the format and my LEA EY co-ordinator said it's probably the best Obs format she ever seen and advised me to have it copyrighted and sell the format online lol...
I also use the system to create invoices as it does make this easy given that I charge by the hour with core pricing, retainer pricing, Saturday pricing etc.
Looking at the options I see the following:
- tapestry (having to subscribe to a forum before I can buy worries me)
- minding matters/mega minder
- owltrack
Are any of these any good? Do they fit my needs aswell as my current system? Can I trial for free?
Are there any others which may be good?
I work from an iMac so don't know if some systems are windows only etc.
Looking at software options moving forwards.
Can anyone recommend any good software they have used and if they like it give the list of features (especially how it fits with my needs)
My other half is quite computer savvy and most of the things I do are based around a series of systems he has set up (all password protected, backed up and only on my computer... No cloud based stuff)
Currently using a system which has been pretty good to be honest but...... lol
I use the system to do the following:
- create observations (not to print from system) that link to a tracker across the EYFS framework and allow me to add example next steps. This lets me track progress and link to example next steps and short/medium term planning (also some plans already included in the software which are pretty good. It all links in with next steps, ILPs, summarise assessments and 2 year checks.
I then print the trackers and reports to add into the LJ and create my own observations (as OFSTED loved the format and my LEA EY co-ordinator said it's probably the best Obs format she ever seen and advised me to have it copyrighted and sell the format online lol...
I also use the system to create invoices as it does make this easy given that I charge by the hour with core pricing, retainer pricing, Saturday pricing etc.
Looking at the options I see the following:
- tapestry (having to subscribe to a forum before I can buy worries me)
- minding matters/mega minder
- owltrack
Are any of these any good? Do they fit my needs aswell as my current system? Can I trial for free?
Are there any others which may be good?
I work from an iMac so don't know if some systems are windows only etc.