Tracking progess

[Mrs Scrubbit]

Just re-thinking my paperwork and looking at maybe changing how I record this.
At the moment I have made a chart with the aspects and dms and against this I log the page no. of the relevant ob, I also have a page set out in the 6 areas
(soon to be 7 I know!) and record obs that don't match with the dms. Not sure
if I should I carry on using this method or not, what are your thoughts and how do you do things?
any help or advise will be greatly welcomed thanks x

[Mrs Scrubbit]

No thoughts or ideas to offer then?

[sarah707]

I log the date next to relevant DM statements - I find this helps me to show progression of a child's development through the months.

I intend to carry on doing it this way from Sept but I have changed the way I set out DM to follow advice.

I am printing it in 2 sections - 0 - 3 and 2.5 - 5 as that will better reflect the outcomes for the 2 year progress check and make sure I note where a child might be learning above expectations easier.

Hth

[Mrs Scrubbit]

Thanks Sarah I like the idea of the two sections mmmmm I might think about pinching it! x

[sarah707]

Have a look in free downloads at the top of the forum - you will find a sample layout from me in there

[Ballette]

I intend to carry on doing it this way from Sept but I have changed the way I set out DM to follow advice.

I am printing it in 2 sections - 0 - 3 and 2.5 - 5 as that will better reflect the outcomes for the 2 year progress check and make sure I note where a child might be learning above expectations easier.
Hth

Sarah, where in the downloads will I find this please? xx

[lizdew123]

I've adapted from the free observation tracker download on here

[sarah707]

Have a hunt around here -

http://childmindinghelp.co.uk/freere...downloads.html

There are lots of documents to help you with the revised EYFS

[Buttonsjan]

Hi
We're on training tonight, but I do know it will mention to use 3 different colours of highlighter a year (one per term) to show progression.
Don't know if that helps.
Jan

[3 little ducks]

Hi like the tracker form in the downloads, but how often do you do them and share with parents? I know to do obs/post its notes etc reg but cant seem to locate anywhere how often we need to share childs progress with parents? in the pre school i was in it was every term, is it the same for childminders?

[jumpinjen]

Jenny - it is as often as suits you and your families - I do mine every three months and I use coloured highlighters to show progression - yellow in July, green in October, Pink in Feb etc etc - I update it with what I have observed then sit down with a parent and add their thoughts and comments to it also.

Hope that helps, Jen x

[3 little ducks]

thank you that does help a lot. sorry if I've asked lots of questions just trying to get my head round irt all> thanks for your support. xxx

[jumpinjen]

You're welcome, it's what we are here for......

Jen x