i work in the foundation stage and all the observations are now needed to start coming in ect as time is ticking i find that because of the observation s you have to record including taking photos ect takes up a lot of time and it takes you away from the job inhand i need a system thats good any ideas welcom

I don't cope very well!

Sorry, I'm new to all this and find it very confusing.

ELIZA!!!!!

I think your help is needed!

Hi i heard my name

Well i have used/heard about many ways to record observations but one of the best was post its !!

When you see a child doing something you want to record then make a quick note and date it on a post it and stick it on a sheet under the correct heading for each goal etc. You can then write it up in full later.

Another good way is to only observe a certain group of children at a time which can make it easier and/or have a aloted member of staff doing observations. This person wears a crown so the children know not to distrub them.

Tick charts are good when combined with post its.

Tape recording the chidren is also a nice way to do observation for speaking and listening etc

Any good?

Another good one i just remebered is getting the children to observe themselves !!

Basically you make up sheets in the shape of a flower for each area , with petals for each goal etc the child colours in the petal when they have achieved the goal and you date it.

Traffic light systems are good to.

hi everyone thanks for the ideas they will come in handy i was going boss eyed just thinking about it .im not even paid or contacted to do tha obs the ta3 are !