Re: obs ! journal ! plan !
Hi and welcome to the forum,
This is what i do:
1. Daily diary for each child with spaces for feedback from parents and highlights of links to next steps in learning.
2. Record of achievement file for each child starting with "This is Me" sheet showing what stage the child is at when they start with me. Then i follow on with a "next steps in learning chart showing what they do now and what the next steps should be. I also put my formal observations in this file.
3. I have a scrap book for art work which i put things in that all the children have done to show an inspector a range of things and it is something i can keep in the future too. Some artwork is sent home but its surprising how much children just leave here anyway.
4. Contracts etc are in files kept out of the way of children and parents and visitors.
5. I have my portfolio showing certificates, CRB checks, references, car ins, ofsted report etc. and i have a parent pack which has copies of my policies and example menus as well as a blank contract and child record form and parental authority slips.
This system works for me and i find it easy to keep up to date. Everyone has their own way though so if something else works for you then great!
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