![]() I display the first 2 pages for parents on my noticeboard and the third page has space for me to reflect on the week's activities briefly…what worked, what didn't, moments that stood out, activities I could extend on and ideas for next week's planning. It depends on the children's emerging interests and our current learning focus and it is the ongoing learning that is important to show across all of your programming. Some weeks the program will focus a little more on some areas than others but this is ok. After reading through the EYLF document I devised area headings for each box that directly relate to outcomes and the terminology…so I know that if I have all of those areas filled in I am covering all outcomes.I don't need to add links. You don't need to throw away all that you have previously used or learnt just because the EYLF is new to you…what you need to do is modify. It's how I was first taught many years ago and it is how I am most comfortable. On the template above you can see that I prefer the old style box method of planning. Don't feel you need to link every single one of your activities to an outcome…it will be obvious to those who need to know and if you have a thorough understanding of the EYLF you won't need to be continuously writing links to outcomes down. Don't fall into the time consuming trap of writing a fancy program for others that doesn't actually make sense to you. I do a program for my own benefit first and foremost so it needs to work for me as well as to show how I am meeting regulations and EYLF outcomes. Most won't have time to read them at great length but you will! Keep in mind that you are not just doing all this work just for a CDO, assessor or parent to see. I needed to try them out and see how it all came together before I was happy to move forward confidently. I went through about 5 different templates before I settled on the one below. Draw up a few drafts to get something you can work with comfortably. Don't try to copy one you don't fully understand or that takes you hours to complete. Your Planningĭecide on a program template that suits how you work and understand things. Mine is only a few paragraphs…you don't need to write an essay, just list a few of the methods, beliefs and passions that are important to you as a professional working with children in your home and that also reflect the core elements and wording of the EYLF outcomes. …and ensure you understand your scheme philosophy. The Planning Cycle – What Do I Actually Need to Do? Develop Your Philosophy ![]() This is by no means a comprehensive list, think of it as an overview to use as a launch pad for extension perhaps. I discuss in this article how to find the system and documentation templates that best work for you, your strengths and personal learning style. I will give you examples below of the documentation and strategies I personally use to meet those steps but please keep in mind that this is a system that works for me and won't suit everyone. Let's step back a little and explore what we as family day care educators actually need to do to ensure we are programming correctly and meeting the planning cycle steps as well as EYLF outcomes. But it does ensure stress! I firmly believe quality is better than quantity when it comes to programming. I think in their quest to understand and ensure they are meeting all requirements, educators are often trying to do more and more to show potential assessors and scheme coordinators that they are fulfilling programming duties.ĭon't fall into the trap of doing a little bit of everything to try and cover all areas which takes a long time and yet often doesn't actually achieve any of the outcomes well. I know from visiting forums, emails through my blog and messages on my facebook page that many educators are struggling the most with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) outcomes and fitting in their planning and programming.Īlthough programming does take time and often has to be completed at night or weekends it doesn't need to take over and it certainly doesn't need to be as stressful as I am seeing many educators make it. I've learnt it's important to use your time efficiently and ensure you have systems in place that work for you. It can get overwhelming…I know, I've been there this month as I try to combine running a business and family with all the usual household tasks and the landscaping we are trying to finish. There are no lunch or morning tea breaks let alone a toilet break….no programming time while another staff member takes over the children's care, no cleaner, no gardener, few sick days or holidays. Working as a family child care educator is a rewarding job and there are some dedicated and talented professionals in our field of work but let's be honest…it is a lot of work meeting programming requirements, Australian EYLF outcomes and scheme or coordination unit regulations.
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