vix84
22-07-2009, 10:40 AM
Hi,
I have a mindee who is 17 months, he walked at 12 months, and when he came to me at 13 months he could understand simple instructions and communicated very well by using a few hand signals etc. He likes to keep busy and can now put the railway track together, he is copying words and I can understand about 7 clear words, but he tries to say quite a few more than that.
Anyway, the grandparents have him 1 day a week and they are upsetting the mum by keep saying that he is 'a bit slow and backwards'! and are worried about his speech!!
The mum disagrees completely, as do I, but the comments are hurtful, especially coming from the in-laws!
So I said to her today that I already do a learning journal and observations/planning but I will do a report on him. Just saying where he is at with his development - well on target and advanced in some areas, and what he enjoys doing. Maybe add in a few practical tips on looking at what he can do, and what he likes and incorporating this with new challenges.
Then the mum can show this to the grandparents, and I will also do a form for them to leave feedback seeing as they have him 1 day a week. Then if they have any concerns I can hopefully put them straight so they dont upset the mum!
Anyway, obviously this is more work for me, but I think it will be a nice thing to add to there files.
I need to find something that clearly shows the 'average' ages for doing certain things. This doesn't have tor relate to the EYFS as I can tie this into the areas myself.
I know we are not supposed to use check lists, but I can always look at a check list and maybe just put it into phrases and add into the report - for example:
'most children will walk independently between the ages of 12 months and 14 months, but some will walk at 11 months, some at 15 months' - taken from .... resources. Child A was walking independently using a baby walker from 11 months and walked independantly from 12 months. etc.
Can anyone send me in the direction of resources detailing ages for development please.
Or if you have any ideas etc. they would be gratefully recieved:)
I have a mindee who is 17 months, he walked at 12 months, and when he came to me at 13 months he could understand simple instructions and communicated very well by using a few hand signals etc. He likes to keep busy and can now put the railway track together, he is copying words and I can understand about 7 clear words, but he tries to say quite a few more than that.
Anyway, the grandparents have him 1 day a week and they are upsetting the mum by keep saying that he is 'a bit slow and backwards'! and are worried about his speech!!
The mum disagrees completely, as do I, but the comments are hurtful, especially coming from the in-laws!
So I said to her today that I already do a learning journal and observations/planning but I will do a report on him. Just saying where he is at with his development - well on target and advanced in some areas, and what he enjoys doing. Maybe add in a few practical tips on looking at what he can do, and what he likes and incorporating this with new challenges.
Then the mum can show this to the grandparents, and I will also do a form for them to leave feedback seeing as they have him 1 day a week. Then if they have any concerns I can hopefully put them straight so they dont upset the mum!
Anyway, obviously this is more work for me, but I think it will be a nice thing to add to there files.
I need to find something that clearly shows the 'average' ages for doing certain things. This doesn't have tor relate to the EYFS as I can tie this into the areas myself.
I know we are not supposed to use check lists, but I can always look at a check list and maybe just put it into phrases and add into the report - for example:
'most children will walk independently between the ages of 12 months and 14 months, but some will walk at 11 months, some at 15 months' - taken from .... resources. Child A was walking independently using a baby walker from 11 months and walked independantly from 12 months. etc.
Can anyone send me in the direction of resources detailing ages for development please.
Or if you have any ideas etc. they would be gratefully recieved:)