starting points

Hi,
How do you record the childs starting ponts ? I have been doing it on the EYFS development sheet for the childs age range, but it's not working for me. I don't think the parents understand half of the wording and the statements can be interpretated in so many different ways.
Would you mind sharing how you do yours ?
Thank you oh helpful ones !! :)

I use this

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Originally Posted by christine e

I use this

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Right it looks like I can't attach because I have previously attached in an old thread so if you go to this
http://childmindinghelp.co.uk/forum/...ad.php?t=91430
you will find it on the second post

You watch and listen and note what the child can do / cannot do.

You ask parents and fill in the blanks.

Just write it down in normal English - I use a lot of I CAN statements because I find them really positive...

I CAN - make marks on paper with a crayon

I CAN - give meaning to the marks I make

Then I note what is happening against the Development Matters document in the Eyfs. :D

..just wish to add - if your new mindee has come from another setting, ask parents to see their development forms/paperwork/learning journals from their previous minder or nursery - photocopy bits you need like the child's last assessments and observations and use them as part of your starting points xx

Thank you , you gorgeous people :)