The start of a new school year can often bring many changes and
A LOT of organising!
Minding Kids can help cover all the essentials…
🤗1. Prepare to Welcome
Whether you are welcoming back existing families or introducing new starts, there is lots you can do to make everyone feel included and at ease.
✔ Organise welcome meetings and settling in sessions to gradually introduce new children into the setting and routine
✔ Set up new or favourite activities to spark interest and excitement and provide inspiration through new displays
✔ Play games that will help you and children get to know one another …great for encouraging social and communication skills!
📄2. Provide Service Information
Make sure you provide both new and existing families with all the information they require about your service including any changes for the term ahead.
✔ Put together a Service Information Booklet detailing everything families need to know
✔ Check, update and share setting policies to ensure parents are clear on rules and procedures
✔ Review your parent notice board and displays
✅3. Check Details
Ensure you have obtained, checked and updated essential information to ensure children’s individual needs are met.
✔ Complete or update Care Plans with essential care information including allergies, health or additional support requirements.
✔ Check Emergency Contact details are correct and can be easily accessed if necessary
⚠️4. Assess Safety
Double check toys and equipment and review your safety procedures
✔ Carry out a thorough Risk Assessment of all areas to ensure your setting is safe and secure
✔ Consider how you intend to keep children safe on outings and when travelling to and from the setting.
✔ Refresh knowledge of Child Protection and the procedures to be followed to keep children safe from harm.
📆5. Plan Ahead
Ensure your setting is always organised with effective planning techniques
✔ Use organisers to manage tasks and record information
✔ Schedule for the week ahead and prepare meals and snacks
✔ Plan activities, topics and themes around children’s interests and special dates
📶6. Consider HOW you Record and Share Information
Finding efficient ways to keep on top of paperwork and manage your setting is absolutely essential!
AND having appropriate techniques in place to regularly share and communicate information with families will ensure everyone stays informed and up to date.
You may wish to:
✔ Use logbooks to record significant events whilst ensuring appropriate procedures are followed
✔ Complete diaries to share information about children’s daily routines and activities
✔ Keep learning records to inform parents of their child’s progress and how they can be further supported at home
🌟OR use in combination with digital solutions to effectively manage your setting!
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