AnonyMouse_9844 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 This is probably a stupid question with no set answer but I would still like some opinions please! We are due ofsted any day now and therefore I am questionning and doubting my every move!! We have a canopy covering our outdoor area which is set up and used regardless of the weather. Is this enough or should I be setting up appropriate activities that are not in the covered area for children to use? We do have all in one waterproof suits but the children find them really difficult to put on (reception) and we don't have the man power to have someone helping them with it all day long. I don't want to let myself down on something like this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_1027 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 i would stick to what your doing - if and when Ofsted arrive and children want to play in the rain let them as with any other day - they will take resources with them if the want too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_11396 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 No question is stupid on here, that's what's great about this forum. I would certainly have the outdoors open freely for those to choose whether to venture out or not rain or shine as it were. If it were thundering and lightning it mIght be an ideal time to explore choices, decisions and safety etc. good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Hello Mrs L - We're in the same boat ofsted due and wondering what to do - at the moment staff take turns for outdoor planning and some will go out in the rain and others prefer to make a fab indoor activity to let off steam etc I have told them that if ofsted are in I want them to show the lovely activities we do do in the rain. I have an outdoor rain weather box available for children and staff to access, things we do include; collecting rain in foil trays and listening to the rain, checking our rain catcher to see how much rainwater we have collected, using sweeping brushes and washing up liquid to claen the paving slabs and provide brilliant mark marking oppertunities, use powder paint to mix with puddles and use umbrellas to do an unbrella dance! We have special waterproof ponchos which are quite easy to put on and keep the children dry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LornaW Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 As the Norwegians say " There is no such thing as bad weather only the wrong clothing!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_9844 Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Thanks for the feedback girls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I like the idea of ponchos! We have wellies, and waterproofs for when its really bad - but recently staff have got into the habit of "oh, its raining, we better come in and do snack..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_19802 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 ; collecting rain in foil trays and listening to the rain, checking our rain catcher to see how much rainwater we have collected, using sweeping brushes and washing up liquid to claen the paving slabs and provide brilliant mark marking oppertunities, use powder paint to mix with puddles and use umbrellas to do an unbrella dance! We have special waterproof ponchos which are quite easy to put on and keep the children dry! Sounds like an 'ofsted moment' ( like the foil tray idea) .....would actually be a shame if the sun was to shine!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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