EYFS Grids

[Maguiresmonkeys]

Hi everyone

When I first started minding I only had one in the early years age group so printed off the eyfs grids from the CD which came in the pack....which was fine. Ive now got a four part timers and printing off four copies of the grids sounds like a lot of paper and printer ink= money! What im trying to say is do you all print off the grids for each child? or has anyone got a condensed version I could have a copy of? Or have you got any ideas of how else I could do it...??

I hope this makes sense to you all....!!

Thanks :)

Jo

[Pipsqueak]

sorry can't really help - I don't print of the grids, I just use the booklet and write things up

[Chatterbox Childcare]

It is all typed up in the downloads section in age order.

[Shar]

I have printed off the grids and laminated them. There is a copy in each child's learning journey, if the child leaves I remove the laminated grids ready for the next mindee. :thumbsup:

[Maguiresmonkeys]

Thanks for the replies :thumbsup: . I like the idea of laminating! At least that way it can be used again.

At the moment I use sticky notes and stick them on the relevant page and highlight on the grid what it is relevant to and write next steps, etc. I just didnt want to print off four more copies if someone had a better idea or way of doing it.

I know it sounds tight that I dont want to use lots of paper and ink but I dont earn much! and thinking of ways to make it cost effective!

[hello kitty]

Is this any good?

[Maguiresmonkeys]

Thats fab, thank you! :D

[Chell]

Is this any good?

Thank you!

[Andrea08]

Is this any good?

its v.good where did you get it?

i was looking for a one glance sheet ,,,,eg

say for age 22-36 showing all x6 areas for that age on one sheet like that without flipping through the EYFS pk ...

many thanks xxxxx

[dobby]

This is what I use to do a baseline obs for child after their settling in period. I then use it to do reevaulation every 4 months in conjunction with parents.

To complete is so easy. I simply highlight area I feel child currently performing at - dotted line for areas they are partially in - next steps will be area they are moving into. I give parents a copy to review and discuss if they wish to. Original stays in learning journey with obs, examples of work etc.

I print double sided so it is 3 sheets each time.

[candy cat]

brill i have copied and laminated too!!! gosh I LOVE IT ON HERE!!! CX

[hello kitty]

its v.good where did you get it?

i was looking for a one glance sheet ,,,,eg

say for age 22-36 showing all x6 areas for that age on one sheet like that without flipping through the EYFS pk ...

many thanks xxxxx

Like this .....

[Pauline]

It is all typed up in the downloads section in age order.

They are in green member downloads Debbie, if you mean the ones you did for the downloads :).

I can move them if you want to share with everyone though.

[Andrea08]

Like this .....

wow wow wow YES JUST LIKE THAT ,,,
where did you find it?

ohhhh its just what i wanted is it on the EYFS CD coz if it is I can not find it... so how do i go about getting all the ages like that on one page
PLEASE"

Many thanks with (((((Huggz)))))

[Andrea08]

They are in green member downloads Debbie, if you mean the ones you did for the downloads :).

I can move them if you want to share with everyone though.

a lot of very hard work went into the ones Debbie has done ive looked at them and used in the past they are gr8

[hello kitty]

Don't hurt your knees down there on the floor grovelling. :D

Do you want more?

[guest3]

YES PLEASE HELLO KITTY.... I'd love 1 for each age group if possible. Ive got Mrs Ofsted coming this week for my first full inspection.

Wendy x

[Blaze]

Yes please hello kitty!:)

[little miss chatterbox]

can i please jump on the yes please bandwagon????

Thanks xx

[SparklingGems]

Hello Kitty they are fantastic just what I needed I get really lost trying to work my way through all the sheets especially as some things link to more than one area.

Please can we have some more :clapping: :clapping:

[hello kitty]

Here you go:

[hello kitty]

And the last one....

Hope you find them useful, I certainly do. :)

[SparklingGems]

Thank you so much they look fantastic just what I needed :thumbsup:

[Jules12Wed]

Sorry just been looking through these they are fab, but is 22 - 36 months missing I can't see it?

[guest3]

Sorry just been looking through these they are fab, but is 22 - 36 months missing I can't see it?


Jules, Hello Kitty posted the link to 22-36 months earlier in this thread. Its on the first page

Wendy xx

[Shar]

Thank you for sharing Hello Kitty, they are great!!:thumbsup:

[TheBTeam]

Like this .....

These were the ones given on our EYFS training, I print out a set for each child.

I also have the other ones, but prefer the single age bracket on one sheet, rather than the areas.

[Andrea08]

Kitty you are a STAR SENDING YOU A BIG (((HUGGZ))) XXXXX

xxxxx

[hello kitty]

Kitty you are a STAR SENDING YOU A BIG (((HUGGZ))) XXXXX

xxxxx

Oh, shucks :blush: it was my pleasure. :)

[francinejayne]

Oh I have been looking for something like this for ages - thanks so much!!! :)

[Jules12Wed]

Jules, Hello Kitty posted the link to 22-36 months earlier in this thread. Its on the first page

Wendy xx

Oh yes, thank you silly me.

[dlissaman]

They are very good,:clapping: :clapping:

[loocyloo]

And the last one....

Hope you find them useful, I certainly do. :)

thank you so much! i have something similar, but yours are easier to read !!!

xxx

[MacFi]

WOW - thank you so easy to use!

[watgem]

Thanks for sharing these will save so much time:) :)

[MrsT333]

they are great thank you for sharing :thumbsup:

[sunflower]

Theses are great

Thanks for sharing :thumbsup:

[jo f]

ooooo u little angel u! Thanks a lot for helping us all out!
:thumbsup: x

[babs]

thanks kitty ito have been loking for theses and look so easy to use :clapping:

[Maguiresmonkeys]

BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING XX

:clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

[janet]

Hi Andrea told me about these grids and they are great very easy to work from loads better than flipping through the book,, many thanks x:jump for joy:

[caz3007]

Just seen this thread, thank you so much for sharing this. Going to print them off and put them in my learning journals.

[green puppy]

These are perfect, thanks for sharing.:thumbsup:

[Daisy1956]

Thank-you so much for sharing I like the idea of laminating them as well.:thumbsup:

[clorogue]

Angel!!!!!! Sarah pointed me in the direction of this thread as I put a thread on about 'assessment systems'. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!

[ZoeAlli]

Thank you these are great. What a star!! :)

[hello kitty]

I am really happy so many people can make use of the grids I posted on here. Makes you wonder why these have not been given out to us on training courses or even just sent out in the post!

I once said to a trainer about this forum and she said she could not tell others about it as she might be seen as endorsing it! :eek: You would think with information sharing being in the news and with all the furore regarding the EYFS every little bit of help would be welcomed but apparently not.

[mandylyn]

WOW WOW WOW I can't say thank-you enough :clapping:

[babs]

[QUOTE=hello kitty;636335]

I once said to a trainer about this forum and she said she could not tell others about it as she might be seen as endorsing it! QUOTE]

my nvq trainer give me the website addy.....:clapping: :clapping:

[Nix]

Super:D

Thanks

[Probey9]

Thank you, thank you, thank you thank you, you are a star. :clapping:

[monkey62]

What a great idea. I was looking for something similar everywhere but I never find anything.Thank you for sharing.

[Rubybubbles]

thanks hunny :-D

[tracey36]

much easier to use than the book iv laminated mine and use for quick referance :)

[mammumof4]

this is great and will save me sooo much time looking all through the book, just one question, because im a bit thick :blush:
how exatly do we use them? :blush: do we just tick off/cross of the things we think the child is doing/has done? was told we cant use tick lists so im thinking we write it up in an obb? but how? sorry, im having a total mentel block and maybe making it seem more complecated thn it is?:blush:

[hop04]

Hi all ive just been trying to access the grids but it wont let me open it? Is it because im new?? If so how / when can i look at them im just starting and currently look after two and struggling alittle with all the planning? Thanks Donna x:)

[sarah707]

this is great and will save me sooo much time looking all through the book, just one question, because im a bit thick :blush:
how exatly do we use them? :blush: do we just tick off/cross of the things we think the child is doing/has done? was told we cant use tick lists so im thinking we write it up in an obb? but how? sorry, im having a total mentel block and maybe making it seem more complecated thn it is?:blush:

You use them as a help... a quick way of seeing what the child is doing and where he might go next.

You don't need to tick things off, although if they are backed up by observations then you can add dates as you notice things being achieved.

One of the main things to remember is they cannot cover everything - children do lots of things not mentioned in the Eyfs!

Hth :D

[sarah707]

Hi all ive just been trying to access the grids but it wont let me open it? Is it because im new?? If so how / when can i look at them im just starting and currently look after two and struggling alittle with all the planning? Thanks Donna x:)

Hi Hop04, welcome to the forum.

New members need to build up time and posts before they can open things.

It is a way of protecting our members hard work.

You will be able to access the downloads when you have been around a while :D

[Daisy1956]

thanks for sharing :)

[angiemog]

Thank you for this.... perfect just printed off a set for each of my mindees. x

[Moominmomma]

are these known as a 'tracker'?, I'm trying to find a simpler way of doing things as I'm struggling with paperwork! I need something simple to mark down where the LO are at.

[Marie-louise]

Thank you so very much kitty, these are GREAT!!! Couldnt get 22-36 as it just shows a blank page, but im sure i can get that one from EYFS cd, now i know what im looking for. Thanks again x

[MissySpaceGirl]

They are gggrrreeat 'Hello Kitty'. Thank you for sharing them :jump for joy:

[cabby]

just printed and laminated a set of these for each of the lo's lj's, ive put them in the front and will highlite things that the lo is doing, that bit i understand:blush: but......how do i write on the grid where the evidence came from e.g ob's, home, school, ect or dont i:panic: god i confuse myself, dont really know how i expect other people to understand me:laughing: :laughing:

[leeloo1]

Thanks so much for these - they must have taken ages to do! Much appreciated. :)

[leeloo1]

Oh... just a quicky, but only 22-36 is in Word, would it be possible to have links to the other ones in Word too please (easier to copy and paste into my planning). If not then not to worry. :)

[moljak]

Just what I've been looking for.Thank you for sharing :)

[chrissy4116]

I really would like to download these but I am unable to due to restrictions which I cannot figure out! :(

[miffy]

I really would like to download these but I am unable to due to restrictions which I cannot figure out! :(

You probably need a few more posts before you can download them.

Miffy xx

[Trouble]

Thank you for sharing xxxx:clapping:

[ChocolateChip]

These are really useful, thanks Kitty! :thumbsup:
Will save me so much time flicking back and forth. :clapping:

[monkeyingaround]

Such a shame that I cant open any attachements on here yet :( I could really do with this one.

[claire & steve]

there great hello kitty.............. can we say yes please to a copy for all ages as well thanks :) :) :)

[Emily'bubbles]

Thank you so much hello kitty these are brilliant, could of saved me hours when i worked in the nursery :laughing: Been a massive help getting my head round planning with my own structure. Thanks again! :clapping:

[claire & steve]

thank you...:) :) :)

[squeakymouse]

I'd really like to see these as well but don't have access. Got my first inspection due in Oct/Nov so trying to get all my paperwork up together.
Does anyone know how many posts you need before getting acccess?
Thanks :)
Jo xx

[Pauline]

I'd really like to see these as well but don't have access. Got my first inspection due in Oct/Nov so trying to get all my paperwork up together.
Does anyone know how many posts you need before getting acccess?
Thanks :)
Jo xx

Hi Jo

If you have a look in the Members Information section there is a thread called 'New members please read' it answers most of the frequently asked questions including access to various things :thumbsup:

[squeakymouse]

That's great, thank you Pauline. Will check back when I have a few more posts :)

[Fairy Tanya]

Hi just jumped in the end of this thread.

EYFS GRIDS?????
what is that??

EYFS CD???? where do you get one of those from.
This sounds like the thing I'm needing, as having trouble getting my head around the paperwork. if you have seen my other threads then you will know.
Are you telling me that they DO have a list of what kids do and should be doing at certain ages. Where can I get one, and does it come in a pdf file as I don't use microsoft word. (I only use open office - which is like Ms office , but it's FREE).
plese let me know, where I can get one.
Also if you take a look at my threads, maybe someone can help me with the same things.
Many Thanks
Tanya.
xxFairyTanya

[Fairy Tanya]

Like this .....

Did you have a PDF version of this one at all please. As I don't have word on my computer.
Thanks
Tanya.

[WibbleWobble]

have alook at the downloads section...i have made some "trackers" for all stages of the EYFS

they are called EYFS Assessment sheets

mandy xxx

[Pauline]

Did you have a PDF version of this one at all please. As I don't have word on my computer.
Thanks
Tanya.

Hi Tanya

There are some in the free downloads that are in PDF format.

Go to the very top of the forum and you will see a row of links held by the little forum baby :) choose the one called 'free resources'

when that opens up go to the far right tab 'free downloads'

when that opens up go down the right hand side there are various documents under the heading, "EYFS and Learning Journals"

Click on the " EYFS Assessment sheets" and it will take you to what you want. :)

I could put a direct link but I think it is helpful for people to learn how to navigate there and they will see other things along the way that might also help them. :thumbsup:

[Fairy Tanya]

had a look Pauline, it's not the same as the ones that were posted on the
2nd thread page. these ones on that area don't have a picture on them. they were put on here as grids, the 22-36 month one was only put on as a word doc rather than pdf.
is there any chance of having that one as a pdf.
Thanks
Tanya

[Pauline]

had a look Pauline, it's not the same as the ones that were posted on the
2nd thread page. these ones on that area don't have a picture on them. they were put on here as grids, the 22-36 month one was only put on as a word doc rather than pdf.
is there any chance of having that one as a pdf.
Thanks
Tanya

I will have a go Tanya give me a few minutes and I will se what I can do. :)

[Pauline]

Is this ok Tanya?

[Fairy Tanya]

Yep, thats the one.
Thank you Pauline.

also do you know anything about this cd everyone is talking about??

Thanks
Tanya

[Pauline]

It will probably be the CD that came with the EYFS packs, sadly now out of print and unavailable.

I tried copying one yesterday to see if we could share but it wouldn't work, I am waiting to ask my son for advice on whether there is another way. :)

[Fairy Tanya]

Thanks Pauline,
Thats ashame about the cd tho.
when you got the cd, did you downlaod the info onto your computer, or put a password to get into it, like when you load windows microsoft office etc.
As I was wondering if it could be used on another computer without having to put a personnal password on to open it.
or
if you have downloaded it onto your comp. could you do a lending cd thing, or something, as you would know who had it last.

just an idea

Tanya

[squeakymouse]

Are the ones in the free resources the same as the ones posted on this thread? I'm getting so confused with all the paperwork.
Am I right in thinking that there are some on the EYFS CD too?
I'm just looking for a sheet that I can track where they are when they start with me - to show to Ofsted how I know what stage they are at.
(sorry if I am being really dim!!!)
Jo xx

[Pauline]

Are the ones in the free resources the same as the ones posted on this thread? I'm getting so confused with all the paperwork.
Am I right in thinking that there are some on the EYFS CD too?
I'm just looking for a sheet that I can track where they are when they start with me - to show to Ofsted how I know what stage they are at.
(sorry if I am being really dim!!!)
Jo xx

They are more or less the same Jo, one has pictures one doesn't so it depends whether you want to save ink!

I don't think there is anything on the CD that you would want to print out without first copying it into your own document as there are lots and lots of colours and photos.

I my humble opinion you can't do much better than the sheets above or in free downloads as they have all the areas of development which you can use as you say, to track where a child is and see where a gap is developing.

I made my own which are on a very similar line and Mrs. O was very pleased with how it tracked the child. Well, I got Outstanding so something must have been right :laughing:

[squeakymouse]

Thanks Pauline :)

This forum is fab - such a huge help.

Jo x

[PinkFairy24]

Oh yes please!! Can I please jump in here and say yes please as well?!!!

Oh pretty pretty please!!!!

Thanks so so much!! Xxx

[Sweetpea]

Wow what a time saver, It took me all last week to cut n paste one age range. You've saved me weeks

Thanks

[lornamurdoch63]

Is this any good?

Hi Kitty, thank for this information but is there an other way of accessing this as I have been advised on this forum I can't ?:(

[Pauline]

Hi Kitty, thank for this information but is there an other way of accessing this as I have been advised on this forum I can't ?:(

All you have to do is join in the Forum a little and you will then get access :)

[katie78]

Wow these are amazing, thank you so very much, i may now need to buy a laminator :thumbsup:

[Fairy Tanya]

Wow these are amazing, thank you so very much, i may now need to buy a laminator :thumbsup:

Yes, get a laminator, I have never used mine so much as now.
Everything is laminated, from mini posters to price guides and adverts.
I would go to asda for your laminating sheets too. pack of 24 for £2.
poundland want 11 sheets for - you guessed - a pound.

Tanya.

[chibault]

Thanks for sharing Hello Kitty - mucho appreciado!
So helpful!
Becky x

[Ballette]

Is this ok Tanya?

Hi Pauline,

Has anyone managed to produce a version of these forms for the revised areas of EYFS for Sept 2012? These are great and I've laminated them so was just wanting to update my paperwork ready for September.

Many thanks

[Pauline]

Hi Pauline,

Has anyone managed to produce a version of these forms for the revised areas of EYFS for Sept 2012? These are great and I've laminated them so was just wanting to update my paperwork ready for September.

Many thanks

Yes they are in the free downloads, kindly done by Shivvie :clapping: - just click the link in the row across the top of the Forum and you should find a link somewhere down the right had side. :thumbsup:

Sorry just dashing or would find you the link.

[Ballette]

Thanks Pauline. I've got those, but wanted some sheets without the space for evidence that are larger fonts so I can laminate them for reference.

[Pauline]

Thanks Pauline. I've got those, but wanted some sheets without the space for evidence that are larger fonts so I can laminate them for reference.

Ah sorry ok, well leave it with me, can't promise anything but will take a look :thumbsup:

[Ballette]

Great thanks :)

[sarah707]

Thanks Pauline. I've got those, but wanted some sheets without the space for evidence that are larger fonts so I can laminate them for reference.

I have just sent Pauline some sheets that are in smaller fonts - so ages 0 - 3 and 2 1/2 - 5 fit on 8 sheets.

They can be used for reference alongside the Development Matters positive relationships and enabling environments information :D

[Pauline]

I have just sent Pauline some sheets that are in smaller fonts - so ages 0 - 3 and 2 1/2 - 5 fit on 8 sheets.

They can be used for reference alongside the Development Matters positive relationships and enabling environments information :D

and they will be in the downloads tomorrow, will let you know when.

Thank you Sarah :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Pauline]

and they will be in the downloads tomorrow, will let you know when.

Thank you Sarah :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Sorry just got so busy today, did not have time, will definitely get them on tomorrow :blush:

[Ballette]

Sorry just got so busy today, did not have time, will definitely get them on tomorrow :blush:

No problem Pauline. I've been really busy today too ;)

[Pauline]

Thanks Ballette

The document is now online: http://childmindinghelp.co.uk/freeresources/Free%20downloads/eyfsrequirements.html

Big, big thanks again to Sarah for creating this, it saved me a lot of time in updating my version :clapping:

I will leave the two side by side until Sept 2012 when mine will become obsolete.

[kellyb]

Here you go:

Wow these are fantastic!!! If only id seen these when the current eyfs was fully in force without the new one kicking in!

Has anyone created them for the new eyfs yet? X

Ignore my post lol I've just read the last page and seen where to find them xx

[katie78]

Best get my laminator out then again for these ;)

Thanks for these, they are a fab help I nearly wore out the last ones and they were laminated too !!!

[Chimps Childminding]

Thank you Sarah - don't know how you find time to fit everything in, but so glad you do :thumbsup:

[onceinabluemoon]

Thank you for those.

I have printed one for every EYFS child's file. Luckily my printer has an eco setting!!

[Winnie]

Thank you :) saves me a job on my ever expanding list of 'things to do before sept' :panic:

[littlemack09]

Can't access it yet :( Although I thought I did at first, then lost it when I logged in. Odd :/

Oh well.....must get posting more!

[amanda1309]

Thanks these are brilliant :clapping:

[sarah707]

Can't access it yet :( Although I thought I did at first, then lost it when I logged in. Odd :/

Oh well.....must get posting more!

The system protects downloads when people first register.

Start chatting and you'll soon be able to see them! :clapping::D

[supermumy]

there fab thanks sarah

[eviesmum]

These look fab but please can someone explain to a confused newbie how I use them? Do I highlight where the child is or is there something else that I need to do? :huh:

[lizzie12]

how can i get to see these documents, i am completely new to the forum and would love to have a look at what other childminders are doing. I did read that I have to chat first before i can download, is this correct, please someone help me.

Thanks

[lizzie12]

how can i get to see these documents, i am completely new to the forum and would love to have a look at what other childminders are doing. I did read that I have to chat first before i can download, is this correct, please someone help me.

Thanks

Okay so i am trying to chat and write quotes so i am a registered childminder who has been minding for quite some time, the new eyfs seems quite straight forward but am trying to find paper work to adapt to make it less paper work so i can understand it and i can also explain it to an inspector and or a parent, so please someone can you let me have a look at your ideas so i can see if i am on the right track.
thanks

[Ballette]

Welcome to the forum Lizzie :) Yes you just need to chat to us a bit and you'll soon be able to see the downloads :thumbsup:

[lizzie12]

Welcome to the forum Lizzie :) Yes you just need to chat to us a bit and you'll soon be able to see the downloads :thumbsup:

hi there, thanks for your reply. How are you finding the new EYFS. It seems a bit more easier to follow but just trying as i said to cut down the paper work and get stuck into it, as time is racing ahead now, so need to sort myself out once and for all.

[SammyL]

Thank you soooo much for these - I have started minding this month & these are going to be a great help as I struggling to know where to start as i've not been able to get on a course yet! :(

[Chatterbox Childcare]

They are in green member downloads Debbie, if you mean the ones you did for the downloads :).

I can move them if you want to share with everyone though.

These are last EYFS and redundant now so please delete them

Thank you

[Susana0600]

Thank you soooo much for this!! really helpful, as usually i do not post very often, but when I need there is the great forum, thank you very much to all for the hard work :clapping::clapping:

[supermumy]

is there new grida available for the new eyfs?