sunnyday Posted August 6, 2010 Posted August 6, 2010 yes agree sometimes committe would be good. Trouble is I dont know if I could delegate truthfully I like things done a certain way. Buttercup Oh I know that I couldn't cope with a committee really........'control freak' describes me perfectly! Quote
suebear Posted August 16, 2010 Posted August 16, 2010 hip hip hooray have just finished my SEF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wacko: :rolleyes: :unsure: Pressing submit was like pressing the red button a spaceship! Now as for the other things on that to do list ................................ Quote
sunnyday Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 hip hip hooray have just finished my SEF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wacko: :rolleyes: :unsure: Pressing submit was like pressing the red button a spaceship! Now as for the other things on that to do list ................................ Brilliant - good for you - it's a great feeling isn't it! I have been trying to log in to Ofsted to update mine - without success - have emailed them and they have 'passed the buck' to another dept. - will try some of the tips in dorisdarlings thread! Quote
Guest Posted August 20, 2010 Posted August 20, 2010 I've thrown the to do list away. If it isn't on the pile of post it notes that I stuff in my pocket daily then it ain't getting done! I have Mondays as office days from this term so I might just catch up then Quote
marshie Posted August 20, 2010 Posted August 20, 2010 I've thrown the to do list away. If it isn't on the pile of post it notes that I stuff in my pocket daily then it ain't getting done! I have Mondays as office days from this term so I might just catch up then It might help if i could find the breifcase with the to do list in! marshie Quote
sunnyday Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 good luck Sunnyday hope it works x It did - thanks to you and your help!!! So the old 'to do' list is looking a little less daunting now.......cool! Quote
suebear Posted September 3, 2010 Posted September 3, 2010 Okay, I felt it was time to return to the dreaded original list, note not the other things I have since added to the bottom... How's everyone else got on with theirs? Things To Do SEF Make a Staff handbook Tidy kitchen cupboards at hall, re-home paper and junk modeling stuff (but where?) Peg labels for new starters Make new name labels for snack, envelope for each day Organise key person for new starters Entrance hall display Newsletter for September Register for September – one for each week day but since had 2 changes! Parent visitor register for September, update and print Risk Assessments, check updated and filed properly Sort out filing cabinet Archive leaving children paperwork Talk to M. about screen printing bags e-mail updated logo to committee Print a pile of blank weekly planning sheets Update allergy register to include new starters Finish gifted and talented online course Send off safeguarding training form Send off crb stuff Complete a book audit, make list of texts we’ve got and type of book Write to liaising settings introducing myself and looking forward to working with them in the future. Make list of resources, with photographs and where they’re stored. Attach list to each storage area, and have a copy for each staff member and for the children to aid planning E-mail LA advisor introducing myself as new Preschool leader so can alter records accordingly Update information booklet – turn into welcome booklet/prospectus – positive spin, add our philosophy and vision, discount for parents at Beauty place, why your child has a key person etc. Include section for child and parent handbook Write a staff questionnaire – we ask parents and children but what written evidence of staff views? Prepare self for answers. Check have staff induction paperwork for September Set up compost bin Look at mission statement does it describe our setting? Is it clear enough? Is everyone aware of it? Ensure it is displayed appropriately (website, parents etc) Welcome pack – evaluate what currently there Redesign new starter paperwork so of more use/relevance Website Overview of resources – gaps, what not used? Why? Overview of how we assess quality (OFSTED) Sort out photos on camera Sort out and set up printer for children’s computer Set up cleaning rota for toys – tie into resource list Update duty sheet expectations Consider calendar idea (important dates in advance) Email toy library Look into mobile book library Book safeguarding training Order sand Update my key children list Plan welcome meeting for new parents perhaps 2? 1 afternoon and 1 evening? Set up folders for new starters (check spellings of names) Share new policies with staff Write a wish list if we ever get a grant!!! (Wheeled trolley, outdoor book/pen storage, toddler clipboards…..) wash dressing up clothes Look into online management course not bad considering!!! Some would say if I spent more time doing and less time list writing....! Quote
Cait Posted September 4, 2010 Author Posted September 4, 2010 educare do a good course for management in childcare Quote
SueJ Posted September 4, 2010 Posted September 4, 2010 It was all going so well. Had pretty much wrapped it up and then went back on Thursday and Friday for 2 new starter settling in sessions - am now working over the weekend to clear the crop of "little things that need doing" :wacko: before I start back at work properly on Monday. I just keep on reminding myself that there's no paperwork in Early Years Quote
suebear Posted September 4, 2010 Posted September 4, 2010 I just keep on reminding myself that there's no paperwork in Early Years I love it! Quote
suebear Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 Have just used this list to help me create this years mega to do list, hopefully a year on shouldn't be as massive, who was I kidding? Shall post shortly - and I'm delegating this year - clearly not enough!!!! Quote
sunnyday Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 Oh don't......I thought that I should make a 'fresh' list today.......really wish that I hadn't I was holding onto some idea that mine wouldn't be quite so long this year ......in reality....... it's a very long list Quote
Cait Posted July 27, 2011 Author Posted July 27, 2011 haha - thought I was cracking on through mine and realised that I was doing things that weren't on the list! So added and ticked them! hehe Quote
sunnyday Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 So added and ticked them! hehe thought I was the only person who did that - makes you feel so much better doesn't it! Quote
Froglet Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 I add things to my list just to tick them off too! I have spent the last 3 mornings in school tidying the classroom and outdoor area properly (and sorting out the cupboard under the sink (officially the painting cupboard - in reality the 'throw it in if you don't know where it goes' cupboard. Have a mammoth list of 'to dos' I made while tidying and am a bit scared to add all the other things swirling round my head to a piece of paper! Quote
suebear Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 throw it in if you don't know where it goes' cupboard my house is full of such places, think every setting should have one and it should be made compulsory in the new EYFS!! Quote
finleysmaid Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 my house is full of such places, think every setting should have one and it should be made compulsory in the new EYFS!! ours is called the magic drawer...even the 3 year olds know its called that why's it magic? ...because if you cant find it, it will appear as if by magic in the magic drawer!! Quote
Froglet Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 Our filing system at school having been through a succession of different admin staff can be somewhat eccentric - will the contact number for a bus company be under 'b' for bus or 't' for transport is an easy question. To cope with this I regularly recommend filing things under 'SP' for safe place! Quote
sunnyday Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 Haha. We like our lists, don't we! Have so enjoyed reading that thread! It's sort of comforting to know that nothing really changes :1b 1 Quote
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