thumperrabbit Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) Hi all wondered if anyone could help with a point that was made at our recent Ofsted. we need to "develop assessments to show children's attainment on entry" we currently have a discussion with parents and take from them where they think their children are at - we are thinking of taking the 22-36 months dev matters (children start at 2) and over the first few weeks observing them at their play against these points. What do you do? any advice greatfully recieved Edited July 12, 2009 by thumperrabbit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 There is a booklet on here somewhere, I think its one of Cait's, its called 'My Unique Child', its a brilliant little booklet that enables parents to give a more fuller picture of their child, this coupled with your observations when children first start at the setting, would enable you to plan appropriate activiities and enhance the continuous provision based on development areas and interests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I thank you for your kind words here it is again - save you searching! My_Unique_Child_for_forum.doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperrabbit Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 Thank You Cait that really is fantastic! It is a little like the form we fill in with the parents but ours is nowhere near as professional looking! The final page where you have the summary 'make keys notes about the child...' is the only bit we haven't done in the past so maybe thats what we need to look at to satisfy Mrs Ofsted. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Hi thumperabbit.....I'm hoping Mr or Mrs O approve because that's exactly what I'm using (Cait's version too)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I've finalised the transition form which is going out this week. I have put the things on the back page rather than with the other headings as it makes it easier for the teacher to read all in one place I thought. There's space at the top of the last page for you to enter a child's name if you wish Transition_Document_b_forum.doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Cait, thank you so much for sharing these great documents. I used your original transition form (at least I think it was yours, it looked very similar to the above) just today and the feedback I got from the parent was wonderful. It was already a very useful tool for summarising a child's time with us, but now, with the addition of your page 5 with the grids/stages to highlight, it's outstanding!!! Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Cait - that really is 'the business' - thak you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Cait, thank you so much for sharing these great documents. I used your original transition form (at least I think it was yours, it looked very similar to the above) just today and the feedback I got from the parent was wonderful. It was already a very useful tool for summarising a child's time with us, but now, with the addition of your page 5 with the grids/stages to highlight, it's outstanding!!!Thanks again! page 5? only 4 pages long on my computer..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Oops, you are right, I printed page 1 off twice, lol! Since I've just printed off both documents and was reading through them again just now, I was wondering if a similar page to page 4 (as it really is) from the transitions document could be appended to the Unique Child booklet once the parent has completed it. It could then be used to record the initial assessment into the dev matters months/ages...... Just a thought....... (maybe a completely rubbish thought as it's so close to the end of term ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 No reason why not - you'd be able to see 'value added' that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamgirl Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I've finalised the transition form which is going out this week. I have put the things on the back page rather than with the other headings as it makes it easier for the teacher to read all in one place I thought. There's space at the top of the last page for you to enter a child's name if you wish hi. v interested in your lovely booklet. can you explain when you do this? Is it for children coming in to Nursery or for children leaving reception? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I use it for children leaving - I have a different one for children arriving - which is uploaded here somewhere! (Perhaps I aught to be uploading to the resources section) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valp59 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Thanks for sharing those Cait I REALLY like them. I like LJW idea about using your last page to enhance entry level too. Just when you think you have got it covered someone comes along with a brilliant idea which you just have to explore!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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