Elfy Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Hi I am in the final year of a BEd course specialising in Early Childhood Studies. I am currently completing my final module, entitled The Early Years coordinator. I was wondering whether any of you take on this role (/Foundation Stage coordinator) within your school? And what you feel your job entails within your setting, both on a daily basis and ongoing management? how do you support your other collegues working in the foundation stage etc.? hope that all makes sense and that I have posted this in the right place. Thanks for you help Elfy x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Hi Elfy this is almost a how long is a piece of string question! If you havent read it you should get "The Foundation Stage Teacher in Action" by Margaret Edgington. You can find a review in the resourses section. I think a lot of the role in practise will be determined by the school and to a certain extent to the status that FS is given. In a small school, the role may not even exist as a distict role but be incorporated within another. As FS co-ord in a large multicultural infant school I managed a budget; managed admissions allocating children to classes after liaising with feeder nurseries; led a team of 10 teaching and support staff; planned and monitored the curriculum; moderated FSP; represented school where applicable with outside agencies; represented FS within school liaising with other teachers etc and determined the needs of FS. Each of these tasks had numerous other elements. FS is a great place to be, have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfy Posted April 28, 2006 Author Share Posted April 28, 2006 Thanks for your reply Susan thats really helpful. I'm just reading The Foundation Stage Teacher in Action at the moment - it's a really easy to read and informative book. Really excited about teaching in the FS, just applying for jobs at the moment - fingers crossed!! Thanks again Elfy x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Glad to have been of help! I was waiting to see what others said If you need any more specifics, please ask away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Glad to have been of help! I was waiting to see what others said 55080[/snapback] I thought your reply was pretty comprehensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Thats a relief then! I did wonder if Id missed anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mundia Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Id just add to Susan's list responsibility for staff development, team leading on performance management, training (leading INSET); writing policies; writing the SEF fro FS; and as my Head said to me last week,...I even teach as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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