This downloadable resource pack is specifically designed for registered childcare providers in England. Providers in Scotland should refer to Learning Journals – Scotland / Providers in Wales should refer to Learning Journals – Wales.

Create Personalised Learning Journeys for Every Child in Your Care!

Registered child care providers in England are required to follow the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for all children from birth up to age five and to monitor and support learning and development progress.

This downloadable pack empowers you to effectively monitor and document development progress in a way that best suits your workflow and each child’s unique needs.

Tailored for You, Tailored for Them

Our structured yet flexible approach lets you:

• Personalise learning records for each child’s unique needs.
• Capture details at your preferred level.
• Choose recording methods that suit you best (digital or print).

Use as individual sheets, assemble a folder, or create digital portfolios – the choice is yours!

Maximise Flexibility and Control

• Select specific sections to best support each child’s progress.
• Maintain complete control over information recording.

Everything You Need:

⭐User Guide:  Get clear instructions on using each section of the pack.

⭐Personalised Covers: Select boy or girl options, and add photos or drawings for a special touch.

⭐Collaborative Planning: Develop shared goals with parents through clear learning journal review plans.

⭐”All About Me” Section: Gather valuable background information from parents to inform learning strategies.

Versions for 0 to 3 years and 3 years + provided. Ask parents to complete with child at home to collect important information and details which may influence a child’s learning and development. E.g. Family details, likes and dislikes, fears, general health, abilities, behaviour issues, etc.

⭐Development & Planning Tools: Monitor progress with regular assessments and plan next steps for each of the EYFS areas of learning and development.

Sheets provided for Starting Points / Initial Assessment, Development Review and Support My Progress – brainstorm ideas and give parents inspiration of how they can support their child’s learning at home.

⭐Observation Records: Document specific activities and behaviours for deeper insights. Link to EYFS areas of learning and development or the Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning.

⭐Detailed Learning Folder Insert Sheets: Record developmental milestones or add notes, photographs, drawings, etc. about activities children have been involved in, under each of the learning framework areas. Choose from blank heading sheets, or linking to Development Matters or Birth to 5 Matters learning aspects.

Insert Sheets are provided for:

• EYFS areas of learning and development
• Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning
• Development Matters – learning aspects
• Birth to 5 Matters – learning aspects

⭐PRIME Area Check Point Review Sheets: Check development progress against Development Matters Prime Area Checkpoints (Age group and Learning Area sheets are provided).

⭐Early Learning Goal Review Sheets: For reception aged children, use the relevant Prime and Specific Learning area sheets to assess development against the Early Learning Goals.

NOTE: ELGs are not required below reception age. School teachers handle EYFSP at reception year. Childminders may use ELGs for EYFS profile in rare cases.

Focus on What Matters:

We understand that every child learns differently. This pack provides a framework, not a rigid requirement. Focus on finding the method that best suits your workflow, the children in your care, and their families.

Build Strong Foundations for Every Child. Download your Learning Journals Pack today!

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