Tackling EYLF Quality Improvement Plans

Ok, so when I set out to create our Quality Improvement Plans for my room I was baffled by what I had to do. I had no idea where to start or how to even approach it. 

So I got onto trusty Google and search for 'quality improvement plans'. I found lots of information about how to write them, which was great, but what I was really looking for was a way to make sure that we were doing everything that we possible could be to ensure that we are a high quality centre.

I happened across this photo

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It was exactly what I had been looking for. They had placed three pieces of card on the wall. One that was for strengths, one that was for weaknesses and another that was for oks. Then they went through every one of the elements and place them where they believed the went for their centre.

What a brilliant idea. I love how easy it is to read and understand. It is great for being able to tell what needs work and what you are doing well. 

This is something that we are doing in our next staff meeting, to ensure that there isn't anything that we have overlooked.

If you are wanting to do something similar check out my Etsy Shop  MyAdventuresInCC for a printable to get you started!

Programming with the EYLF

Here is my October programme for the 2-3 room. At the moment I am using the Under The Sea Programme Theme Display. I think it looks great and I’ve had lots of parents comments so far, which is great.

  

I use a 12 symbol system, which is also working really well. I had each of my symbols made into a stamp from a person on Ebay, which makes it so easy to link my programming with the EYLF.

What it involves is a template to correspond to each symbol. If you have parent input you fill in a ‘Family Input’ form. If you do an observation of a child you fill out a ‘Child Observation’ form. Then those experiences go onto the programme with the symbol next to it.

When someone asks why a certain experience is there you can check the symbol and immediately explain why it is there and show the documentation for it.

I’ll give you an example…

A parent has come in and was talking to you about how their child is really interested in traffic lights. She points to them whenever they are in the car.

Later, when you have some quiet time you can fill in the ‘Family Input’ form briefly detailing the conversation you had with the parent. Then you offer some future experiences that could extend on this child’s interest. You can make these up, ask the parent if they have any suggestions, or even ask the child.

For this example you have decided to paint templates of traffic lights using red, yellow and green paint. You write this up on your programme under the corresponding Learning Outcome and next to a Family Input symbol.

When you have done this experience you can evaluate it using the ‘Evaluation’ form. This also has a place for any future experiences.

In my example the experience went really well, lots of the children showed interest in the traffic lights, promoting discussions around the painting table about what you do at a traffic light. You could have your future experience as introducing road signs to the bike track.

Now you can write that up on your programme next to an Outdoor Experience symbol.

See how your programme may never stop. One thing can lead to another and another. Using the symbols and the template forms ensures that you have adequate documentation on how you are linking your programme to the children, families, staff, and EYLF.

Check out my Etsy Store - MyAdventuresInCC for all the documention templates, symbols, and displays that I use.

Welcome

I have been working in child care for the past eight years. I have been in all the different rooms of my centre. I think that this gives me a great understanding of how different room work. I am currently working as an assistant in our Babies Room which is 6 weeks to 12-14 months (ish). However, I am very excited to be moving into my first Team Leader position of the Pre-Kindy (2-3 year old) section. I have so many exciting ideas for programming and teachings.

I love to make forms, posters and templates. So I figured why keep them all to myself. They are so helpful and useful that I wanted everyone to be able to use them. I started this blog to share my monthly programming ideas with you all, as well as my portfolio templates, information forms and resources. I hope that it will inspire you all in your own positions.

Check out my new Etsy Shop, where you can find an outgoing collection of all of these items, ready for you to use too!!!

My first items in my Portfolio Template Starter Kit and Additional Cover Pages so have a look and let me know what you think.