School Curriculum and General issues

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   Ofsted Poster

   January 8, 2010 by Guest

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   Hello I was told that Ofsted have on their site their whistleblowing poster for staff . I have looked to download one but cannot find it Anyone know where it is on the site? Thanks

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 9, 2010
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   Good Art Ideas

   January 8, 2010 by Guest tinkerbell

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   Well I don't want to blow my own trumpet but we have had a really successful art activity and I would like to share it. Before christmas the whole school decorates the hall and the theme was stars to dangle My class made stars to go on the windows,using IKEA blinds! I have several spare wooden blind pieces because the blinds were too long at home ...we use them in craft and have made allsorts and parents send them in to me so have a constant supply. I made a problem solving activity Roll of tinfoil, how are we going to cover these pieces of blind? lots of working out ..let them get on with it (cheap tin foil) When a few had ben covered the children made sha…

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_705, January 9, 2010
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   Literacy Differentiation

   January 7, 2010 by Guest

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   Hi, Just wondering how people differentiate writing activities in Literacy for Reception chn. For example if you were writing a letter to Santa to thank him for your Christmas presents, how would you differentiate for your higher, middle and lower ability groups? Thanks in advance

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_25084, January 8, 2010
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   Whole School Staff Meetings

   January 8, 2010 by Guest

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   Hi, I work in a small school- just four teachers. I have been to so many staff meetings where I have to sit and listen to how the other year groups plan and assess for learning and I'm afraid my colleagues are not interested in what we do in reception as they are too busy worrying about their own needs! We also have advisors coming in and again it is not relevant to me- I wish it was. To a certain extent I need to know what happens later on but we have a series of meetings with advisors coming up and I just think of all the work I have to do! Does anyone else have this problem and have they found a solution ie a way to persuade the head time could be better spent? An…

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 8, 2010
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   Child Initiated/ Adult Led- Directed Balance- Does Playtime Count?

   January 6, 2010 by Guest

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   Hi everyone - hope you're all enjoying your snow days. Does playtime (as in children being sent into the playground at set times for 15 minutes) count as adult directed time, child initiated time, or do you discount it altogether, as a separate part of the day as I have done? I'm trying to work out what my balance is and would really appreciate any input. Thanks!

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 7, 2010
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   What Are You Singing?

   January 4, 2010 by Guest

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   Jusy wondering what songs people sing on a regular basis for teaching children basic skills, concepts etc or just for fun! Sarah

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 5, 2010
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   Planning For Pe-help!

   January 3, 2010 by Guest

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   Hello, I am a preschool teacher working with children aged 3-6 and I am struggling with planning for PE. Although i divide my class up according to their abillity, i would really like some help with planning the lessons. Does anyone use a good book or scheme which they could recommend for children in my age group? Many thanks!

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 4, 2010
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   Newyears Resolutions

   January 3, 2010 by Guest

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   Happy New Year everyone! Am now thinking of school again tomorrow!Have had two weeks off and am typically leaving work till Sunday afternoon!!! Thought that I might like to do something about new years resolutions tomorrow before we get going on our new topic. Am really struggling for ideas and activities on what we can do with this, unless i just leave it to circle time and then get going on our topic of weather? What do you think? Any ideas would be gratefully received!!!! Annalea

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_1469, January 4, 2010
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   Worries About Behaviour Management

   December 13, 2009 by Guest

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   Hi all, I wondered if anyone out there had any advice for me!! On my 2nd year placement from university, I had an awful teaching placement in a year 1 class where I was put on ‘ cause for concern’ by the teacher because according to her, my behaviour management was not up to scratch. !! I felt incredibly unsupported by her throughout the placement and whenever I asked for advice, she would say it was up to me to think of what works for me or give me things to try that worked for her and didn’t seem to for me. I was observed by everyone else, my uni tutor, the head, other teachers etc who couldn't see any problems and said I was doing brilliantly for a 2nd year s…

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 3, 2010
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    Boys Aged Three 'must Work More! 1 2

    December 30, 2009 by AnonyMouse_4544

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    Did anyone read this?

    

    Last reply by AnonyMouse_8466, January 3, 2010