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[amethyst]

:D At last I've been given some advice on how to plan and assess for BTTM. Last week we had a planned visit from an early years co-ordinator and I managed to monopolise her time for half an hour to go through the BTTM and planning. She was actuallly happy with what I had done so far and said that I had included BTTM in my planning more than many settings were. My weekely planning on topics was fine and my daily activity sheets I designed are fine except for a few points.. I've been given the advice to break down the components and work on them over a short period of time (for how ever long is needed for all the children to achieve the objectives). Before I was planning the activity first and then adding on the sheet which components were being covered for each activity. I'm to keep a record of the children reaching each objective and use these for future planning. She said never to plan for more than a week at a time. Now I'm busy trying to sort these out but at least I have a direction to aim in. Just wish that the staff I had working for me in the 2-3 group were more co-operative. They just showing no interest in the BTTM and don't want to learn. I get told it's like being at college when I start trying to explain to them what we need to do. Anyway, she is coming back in May to see how we are doing and she is going to organise training for myself and the baby room supervisor. I'll try to keep everyone updated on here as to how its going. If anyone would like sample/example copies once I have them ready then please ask... as now I've been given the guidance I fell the need to share share and share!

[amethyst]

Forgot to mention before that I have also put together an assessment profile to go into the children's folders. These are based on original ones we were using and are based on the BTTM components. Each of the four components are broken down into development objectives. These are to date when the child reaches this stage of developmnet or learns a new skill. We were using a similar version before but this was based more on the ELG's. These are designed specifically for the 0-3's. When the child moves up to the 3-5's group they have a copy in their folders and a copy goes to the parents with keyworker and supervisor comments written on it, a bit like a report. The parents are then given the opportunity to come in and discuss their children progress and go through the sheets.

Also just incase anyone else is making the same mistake that we have been.. The Surestart profile books only have to be filled out when the child reaches three and moves to the 3-5 group. Not before. When they introduced the new ones with the BTTM column in it we presumed then that they had to be filled in for each child.. Wrong. She was happy with the profile/record sheets I had designed and said they were plenty for the 0-3's. Well that was good news for me as our group now have less paperwork to do there. :)

[Sue R]

I'd be interested in looking at your sheets, amethyst. I work in a pre-school unit, but we've now got a significant number of 2 1/2 year olds (too many in toddler unit!), so I'm adapting and developing our planning to show how we also work towards BTTM for those children.

Sue :D

[hali]

me too........................ :D :D :D :D

[Beau]

We just have the BTTM advice rolling out in Scotland so very soon this is something I will be needing to think about. That reminds me, I still haven't read the booklet - one more thing to be added to my 'To do' list.

[star]

I would love a copy too please Amethyst, i am doing some training on 21st will let you know what they say. stellafildes@yahoo.com

[lynathome]

Please could i have a copy too, we are all supposed to be getting training too, but the local authority have yet to appoint a trainer!!

Thanks

Lyndsey
lyndsey.starkie@lycos.co.uk

[amethyst]

Didnt expect such a response here :) Would be better if you could PM email addresses and I'll send over info as and when it is ready.

[Sue R]

Stella,

Am interested in your feedback, too!

Amethyst, PM on the way!!

Sue :D

[amethyst]

Thanks to all who have PM'd me. I have been working on some of the sheets tonight and have managed to sent emails to those who have hopefully with attachments in tow. I'll be working on the other stuff between now and after half term so over the next 2 weeks and hopefully at the end of it I'll have a fully operational BTTM planning and assesment folder. Will let you know how it is going. Also I'd appreciate feedback from anyone who I send info to along with any other ideas to make it better/easier. :D I'm on a mission now to get on top of it all and in control. Once we've had the new style plans in operation for about a month I'm going to review and maybe get further outside advise through Surestart again. Now all I need is to get the staff to work alongside me here and we'll be well away.

[hali]

Ive pmed you too

[jambo]

PM off to you today.
Moving to new job, we have no input from UK advisors etc and so any advice/ forms etc from you would be REALLY useful

[amethyst]

Hi all. Really sorry about delay in sending stuff to those who have PM'd and emailed. I was told that someone couldnt accept the stuff as their computer said it carried a virus.. Cant remember who it was now off hand (without going back into my email).. Sorry, but a biig thanks for informing me. I have checked it out and did a virus scan and yes there was a virus, luckily not a serious 'I'm going to crash your computer one' but a 'Im going to bug you for a bit' one.
All clear now 'hopefully', as the PC says its fine now. Going to scan my email and get what I have ready over to the ones that are waiting hopefully today or tomorrow. We have now got the stuff in operation at our setting and so far it seems to be going well and has opened some of the staffs eyes as to what they are really observing for in the children. As i said before I would really appreciate any feedback from others once they have the stuff. Also anything you think after reading through that I may have missed out as I'm happy for help from others too.
Thanks for your patience everyone... :) :) :)
xx

EDIT: Just had a thought that theres that thing called snail mail isn't there. lol, . If all else fails Send me your nursry/home address and I'll find my envelopes and stamps!.

[SmileyPR]

Oh, I did not read well your last message. I thought someone else had the virus in their PC. Thankfully everything is okay now with yours and no one else seems to have been affected. I just sent you a PM, but I see you will start sending the e-mails during the week-end. I hope you also have some rest .

Thanks in advance for your generosity :).

[leo]

Thanks ametheyst

i am looking forward to your planning advice


Leo