where do i start

[hollyoaksmad]

i did a course last year on what i need to do but my brain gone dead iv started childminding in march and need to start observations no. children are only with me for 3 hours a week.

so what do i need to do i have observation sheet which i write what they did and the next step what do i do after that?

is there anything else? is there a website to help you with the steps of this?

should i buy anything to help me

[beccas]

i use photos for a lot of my observations i take a pic as it can tell you a lot more than you writing it down esp ifyou only gto them for 3 hours, i then stick it on a sheet and write next to it the date and area it covers etc then i write underneath what they have been doing and then i have a nother box thats says next steps so what i am going to do next.

i use the eyfs book that comes in the pack you should have i call it my bible thats all you need really theres lots of obs examples on internet just google and see whatyou get alos try bromley childminding site.

[miffy]

I use a lot of photos too.

I don't do next steps for everything (although I know some people have been told by Ofsted that you have to)

I also make notes of anything the child tells me about what they've enjoyed doing or things parents or other settings mention and link any planning to that.

Miffy xx

[Toothfairy]

Highly recommend Sarah's E-book. :thumbsup: