Guest Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I'm just starting to do this (not done since 2006 but let's not mention that in the SEF!) Apparently it is meant to relate to the ECM outcomes whatever that means (I'm chair not staff). Is anyone willing to tell me what is in their operational plan as we seem to have odd stuff such as children's contact numbers which are surely confidential!? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Its supposed to be a file that tells anyone coming into your setting how you work. Your policies, procedures statements of intent. Ours also includes briefe details of events we've held, visits, outings etc. I'm not sure how its sorted at present, I think they put it into sections relating to the every child matters outcomes you refer to. There are 5 parts to it and each of our policies are filed against the headings. I couldnt rememebr the parts so went to google it and found a poster that might be helpful to others too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Shall I attach the poster???? Every child matters poster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperrabbit Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 My Early Years advisor told me (many years ago) it was our policies and procedures. Basically all the things that make the place tick, should the Leader/Manager disappear and that would inform someone else how to carry on. As long as they are all together in 1 file then that is your settings operational plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I think the resources file has a list of suggested bits and bobs to put in it.......do a search...when I done mine I found this really helpful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 not had an operational plan for about 3 yrs now, just ofsteded and not asked about it/for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I have had just had to fill in a questionnaire for our Development Worker and one of the questions was 'do you have an Operational Plan'? Have to say that is one part of my paperwork that I don't mind keeping 'up to date' - it helps me to be a little better organised! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Phew, no operation plan for 3 years? Dare I????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I agree Sunnyday - at least it gives me the opportunity to check I have everything up together....whether I need it or not I have got used to having one now ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niknok Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Am just updating all our pols too and came across this Wigan Council site. It gives links to ECM and EYFS for all pols. I plan to cut and paste them onto front of all ours. Hope its helpful!! Link below. http://www.wigan.gov.uk/Services/Education...cyTemplates.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Am just updating all our pols too and came across this Wigan Council site. It gives links to ECM and EYFS for all pols. I plan to cut and paste them onto front of all ours. Hope its helpful!! Link below. http://www.wigan.gov.uk/Services/Education...cyTemplates.htm Thanks for this and welcome to the Forum. It's useful to have this sort of thing to check whether we've everything we need in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Thank you niknok and a warm welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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