Explanation of outdoor labels please
I have been hearing a lot about having labels outside in the garden, I've also looked through some inspection reports where child minders have failed to get Outstanding because of this.
My friend has just had her inspection and also didn't get Outstanding because of this.
Her report says
It is not yet outstanding because... There are fewer opportunities and resources to develop children's literacy skills outdoors.
Further down is written... However, there are fewer resources and opportunities outside to support children's literacy skills. For example, books or pictures with print.
What needs to be labelled?? Do I print a label of a tree and write underneath Tree, I am really confused what needs to be labelled.
Could someone please explain as I have had outstanding twice without outdoor signs or labels. So I guess next year I won't be getting outstanding as I don't have any just lots of toys and fun things to play with, which the children find quite easily without reading what it is.