Coverage Of The Ss's & Elg's

[Guest]

Hello,

As the FS co-ordinator I am looking to ensure that myself in Reception and the Nursery teacher are sufficiently covering each stepping stone and ELG throughout the year. I was thinking of putting together a table with the SS's and EL:G's accross the top and then we can write in each HT we cover a certain one. However though I'd check whether anyone has already done something similar to save me some time??!!

 

Emmax

[Steve]

Hi Emma -

I'm not sure whether these are in the right table form for what you want, but have a look at these:

 

Stepping stones charts

 

Also, we did an article back in the olden days that describes some methods of recording and observing, with downloadable forms. They're more geared towards a nursery setting but you might find it useful - just here.

 

Hope they help!

[Guest]

Hi EmmaJane. I'm in Reception and mostly plan towards the ELG themselves, and then some of the SS which I think are necessary to the ability / stage of my children or where it is not always clear in the ELGs themselves. For example, in MD I include the Green SS 'Order two items by length or height' as the corresponding ELG just says 'Use language such as ‘greater’, ‘smaller’, heavier’ or ‘lighter’ to compare quantities'. However, I don't view all of the SS as being learning Objectives in themselves or they are just part of the bigger picture (ELG). We do assess against the SS though (not all - the key ones).

 

For each MTP, I list the ELG and then highlight the main ones I will be focusing on that term (although will include others at the time if relevant - and still highlight these on the plan). I then have a column next to the ELGs (grouped in apsects) where I can add any relevant SS. I tick off the main ones I am focusing on on a grid which show me which ones have not been focused on at all / which ones have been covered several times. I'm sure there are better ways but this works for me.

 

Not sure if this is helpful or not.

 

P.S I've included a sample of the MTP so you can see.

KUW.doc

[Guest]

As I understand the stepping stones are the cumulative bits of learning that go together to help a child achieve their learning goal. Some children will cover some but not all and they give an indication of progress. I therefore check coverage of the Early learning goals only by ticking ones covered by the teacher planned activities. I then consider whether what is not ticked needs a focus or whether it is truly covered through ongoing activities and every child is having some kind of access.

I just use a sheet with the E.L.G's on and tick a different colour for each half term. It becomes very apparent what needs to be covered and can be planned for. Then I just plan and go with the children. I found that a long term plan with which E.L.G.s to cover when a bit artificial for my liking as we are supposed to plan for the children's needs and each lot of children you get through can be different. I know that this may work well for somethough. I would just find an already made sheet with the E.L.G's printed on and use it if I were you. I find that this is enough for me.

[Marion]

We use our own version of the Southwark planning document and hi light ELGs as they are covered. Ive attached a document with all the SS and ELGs which could be used in a similar way

Stepping_stones_ammended_Dec.doc