birth to 3 matters

birth to 3 matters

by: sallyQ - 19-10-05 00:04

O.K how about making the birth to 3 matters fit in with you instead of the other way around? How about that for an idea!

We all naturally offer a wide variety of activities and learning takes place all the time. If we free ourselves up from so much intense planning we can make the most of learning opportunities that occur naturally and that stem from the childrens interests.

With our foundation stage we listed all areas offered daily and fitted the ELG`s into them, and guess what we cover them all! We do the same with the Birth to 3. This way every area is offered daily. Childrens records track learning and you just plan any extra activities you feel are needed to link in with what the children need.

Does anyone else out there work this way?

by: SAROJ

hi everyone
i have just started working with 0-3 matters in the baby room and i am finding the planning very hard and also thinking of topics to suit babies it be very greatfull if some can help me with this my email add is sumit_702@yahoo.com
from saroj
thank you

birth to 3 matters - 29-10-05 13:30

by: bec

hiya,iv worked in two new nurseries within the past three years. Iv found that with new nurseries, you cant relly predict how they will fill up. Usually baby places fill the quickest, but t really depends on the area, what you offer, your staff and how much your willing toadvertise. Where in the north west are you setting up.keep me posted on how you do.

birth to 3 matters - 10-11-05 11:17

by: cheekymonkey

hey everyone, iv just got my ba hons advanced study of early years degree and am currently applying for jobs, iv got alot of knowledge about birth to three but have yet to use it in practice, i would be extremely grateful if anyone could send me a copy of thier planning to give me some ideas of how its being used

thanks in advance

stephwinnik@hotmail.co.uk

birth to 3 matters - 11-11-05 14:00

by: sarahhayes

hello julia, i would be very gratful if you could ,if possible send me a copy of your ideas/planning. im a group leader in a 1-2's group.thank you sarah

birth to 3 matters - 13-11-05 17:53

by: MANDY2005

Hi all,
Does anyone out there have any ideas for activities or copies of 'for Birth to three planning'. I am really stuck, I work with babies aged 10 to 18 months.

Mandy

birth to 3 matters - 14-11-05 19:10

by: xxjellybabyxx

i work in the 2-3 year old room, but i used to work in the baby room. simple activities like blowing bubbles can be used or for the older babies ie over 12 months use warm water with bubbles in and let them play in that. if nursery allows it give them messy play i.e custard on the high chair tray, not alot but enough for them to experience different textures. this could come under skilful communicator, strong child, or competent learner. asses the child on how the child reacts when touching something out of the ordinary.

birth to 3 matters - 15-11-05 19:46

by: jolenewilliams

At my nursery we do the same we make up lots of activities for each componant and aspect and number them and rotate them. In a month all the aspects and conponants are covered. Just takes time to start off with once its done its done we aren not completely done yet.

birth to 3 matters - 17-11-05 23:54

by: Ruthd

Hi jacqui29
Read your message from a few months ago. If you've finished your B23 planning, etc I would be really interested in seeing a copy. We are trying really hard to minimise the amount of paperwork for this and struggling! thanks very much. You can e-mail me at
ruth@dears.plus.com

birth to 3 matters - 22-11-05 20:10

by: sarah2000

Hi,Could anyone give me some advice on how to set out a birth to three planning sheet. How does everyone rotate their activites? Im struggling to find a system that works!?Thank youx

birth to 3 matters - 02-12-05 17:07

by: jo_1986

Hi julia, im preparing for an interview in 2 weeks so i would really apriciate a copy of your planning sheet. email- jo_anne_1986@hotmail.com
thanks

birth to 3 matters - 08-01-06 16:31

by: ellbar

dear julia i am new to birth to three matters and would relly appreciate any help that you can offer thanks so much my email is ellbar7@hotmail.com

birth to 3 matters - 14-01-06 18:16

by: lynsay

If you are doing a creative activity make sure that you don't specify which media you want the children to use ie that they shoud an umbrella blue. you should let them have access to all types of painting, collaging crayons etc and let them choose how they want to decorate tehir umbrella.

birth to 3 matters - 16-01-06 13:59

by: Bren

Hi all I would be extreemly grateful if anyone could send me some samples of planning in the birth to 3 matters format send to brenda_williams@btconnect.com

birth to 3 matters - 19-01-06 22:43

by: Karen Mapp

I've just started working with Birth to three and am completely clueless with the planning. Could somebody send me some examples please? E-mail is gargoyle8004@aol.com . Thankyou in advance.

birth to 3 matters - 23-01-06 21:39

by: esweet

Hi everyone.
Just starting to put Birth to 3 matters in place at the nursery i work at. Really stuck on the planning side of things. If any one could help or send examples i would be really gratefull.
thankyou.
e-mail: esweet@btinternet.com

birth to 3 matters - 25-01-06 20:35

by: boffsmum

Julia A I'd like a copy of your planning sheet please. I'm a childminder with an OFSTED INSPECTION DUE. So any help or advise I'd be really grateful.I detest all this paperwork,so I want something simple but OFSTED friendly so I can get on with caring & playing with the happy children I'm paid to look after.

birth to 3 matters - 25-01-06 20:38

by: boffsmum

Julia A I'd like a copy of your planning sheet please. ANYONE I'm a childminder with an OFSTED INSPECTION DUE. So any help or advise I'd be really grateful.I detest all this paperwork,so I want something simple but OFSTED friendly so I can get on with caring & playing with the happy children I'm paid to look after.
e-mail:bajjcarro@ntlworld.com

birth to 3 matters - 31-01-06 21:37

by: tracy70

can anyone help. just introducing birth to three at my nursery and we are really struggling with the planning I would be really grateful thanks
email:
tracyandben@blueyonder.co.uk

birth to 3 matters - 01-02-06 14:49

by: Miriam1

Hello, one free resource that might help in considering your environment for Birth to threes is online here: http://www.communityplaythings.co.uk/c/ResourcesUK/birthtothrees/index.htm.
You can request a hard copy of the booklet at the site www.communityplaythings.co.uk as well.

birth to 3 matters - 06-02-06 21:44

by: louiseo6

hi I am problems with the planning just like everyone else. At my nursery we have order a set of books that help with new activites.They are pricey tho. £70 for the set but there is 16 booklets. 4 for each aspect.

birth to 3 matters - 13-02-06 11:33

by: Flyckt

Please can you let me know where you orderd the books from.

Many Thanks
Karin

birth to 3 matters - 15-02-06 18:52

by: darlin

i work with the 2-3 yrs in a nursery please can someone send me a copy of their planning Michellewright493@hotmail.com

birth to 3 matters - 17-02-06 08:54

by: Col Gallow

There's a really useful manual full of practical tips and activities to help you plan. It's called 'Making Birth to three matters work for you' and is only £15 including postage. Have a look at www.qed.uk.com

birth to 3 matters - 19-02-06 18:07

by: Little Owls

Help, Like the majority of you I am wondering where to start with my planning for BT3.Can anyone send me any useful planning tips or planning sheets that they may have found useful. Many thanks...

birth to 3 matters - 19-02-06 18:09

by: Little Owls

My e.mail address for the previous message is Angie@conibere.fslife.co.uk

birth to 3 matters - 25-02-06 21:04

by: us_two_are

Hi,

We are just starting to look at Birth to Three in our setting and i'm having difficulty taking it all in. We haven't had any training as yet. Our Early Years Support Teacher has advised us to have a scrapbook for each child under 3 and use it store obs, any of their pictures, photos etc. Does anyone else record like this? I can't see how that would really cover the framework.

Any advice or help with planning would be very much appreciated. Thanks. Kelly x
us_two_are@hotmail.com

birth to 3 matters - 27-02-06 12:22

by: cpc

Hello Julia

Hope you are still giving out a copy of your Birth to Three planning? If so my email is: leanne@croydonplaycare.co.uk

Cheers

birth to 3 matters - 27-02-06 12:39

by: bethan3004

Hello, I am a primary teacher looking into starting a nursery - familiar with Foundation Stage but confused by birth-three. Please could you e-mail the information if still available.
Big thank you,
Bethan

bethanmobi@hotmail.com

birth to 3 matters - 05-03-06 15:50

by: hursthouse

HI, HAVE APPLIED FOR POSITION OF SENIOR NURSERY OFFICER. WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT THE INTERVIEW, HOW CAN I PREPARE? I AM CURRENTLY A NURSERY NURSE WITHIN THE SAME SETTING AND WOULD LOVE PROMOTION BUT AM SO NERVOUS, I DON'T WANT TO LET THE HEAD DOWN. ANY ADVICE?

birth to 3 matters - 07-03-06 14:45

by: Ruth123

hi can anybody help me with birth to three.Im returning to work shortly after taking time off on maternity.I work with 2-3year olds and havent a clue where to start.thanks you can email me at-ruthwilson30@hotmail.co.uk

birth to 3 matters - 08-03-06 05:12

by: sabiha

Searching for planning sheets for b to 3 if anyone can help plz let me know
thanks has any one had any response on the planning sheets

birth to 3 matters - 08-03-06 10:35

by: Ruth123

HI THIS IS FOR THE PERSON APPLYING FOR THE POSISTION OF SENIOR NURSERY NURSE.BASICALLY LOOK AT THE CRITERIA FOR THE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSISTION AND GIVE EVIDENCE ON HOW YOU MEET IT.AS YOU ALREADY WORK AT THE NURSERY YOU SHOULD ALREADY KNOW WHAT IS INVOLVED-WHICH IS A BONUS FOR YOUR EMPLOYERS-GOOD LUCK!

birth to 3 matters - 13-03-06 21:25

by: suzie Q

hi,we r just starting to use the birth to 3,as this is what ofsted r looking for,some settings in my area have been caught out with not having b23 in place.when i phoned to get a pack i was told that they r no longer doing the packs cos the new pack which is birth to five is coming out in april has anyone heard the same.Has anyone got any planning they could share,we have children from 2-5 and we r finding it hard to put the b23 and the foundation stage together. Thanks from a very stressed out suzie Q xxxxxx

birth to 3 matters - 14-03-06 09:04

by: karenwagstaff

please could you send me any info on b 23
thanks karen
email karen@kwagstaff.freeserve.co.uk

birth to 3 matters - 14-03-06 14:19

by: cpc

I beginning to think that b23 planning is a big government secret! Someone reading these messages must have or know someone who has done the correct planning that OFSTED are happy with. If so, please email me (and everyone else!) leanne@croydonplaycare.co.uk

PLEASE HELP US

birth to 3 matters - 16-03-06 16:52

by: debs21uk

I got birth to three matters online so ive printed it out and also sent off for one which i havent got yet, as im thinking of doing my nvq3 in september im working at moment part time in a nursery, is it hard this birth to three matters?

birth to 3 matters - 21-03-06 13:50

by: jojo24

Hi
I am based in a nursery in Wales and presently we do not work within the Birth-3 Matters Framework, but I feel that it would be most beneficial to the children in my care. I have the pack but I am not allowed access to any courses seen as I reside in Wales.
Please could someone email me any examples or copies of weekly plans or anything else that would help me.
Thanx in advance
Jo
androbbo@aol.com

birth to 3 matters - 26-03-06 13:31

by: bumbina

I am a senior nursery nurse, A1 assessor, and would like to hear from anyone who is working with children under 3 and using the birth-three matters planning and observations sheets, will gratefully appreciate copies of examples being sent to me and in return own examples shared, please email to bumbina68@hotmail.com many thanks

birth to 3 matters - 29-03-06 10:48

by: Chicky

I have just returned to work after a good few years off, I am struggling with planning on birth to 3 matter anyone got any tips or examples they could forward to me
many thanks
cw001f3934@blueyonder.co.uk

birth to 3 matters - 29-03-06 17:29

by: scarlett

birth to three plannning?

this is a lovely framework for under threes.

there is no planning!!!!

basically you let the children play with what they like and observe them and build on their experiences with activities such as painting, gluing etc.

you then mark off on the sheets when they have reached the milestones.

the room should be set up with the same toys and equipment each day for continuity and reassurance for the children. occasionally get new toys as well.


there should be childrens own work displayed (not done by staff)

this is simple, there is no need to spend hours on paperwork.

anyone unsure get on your local authority training.

if you want to do planning then you need to work in the foundation stage! thats a nightmare.....
good luck everyone.

birth to 3 matters - 29-03-06 20:27

by: newsetting

Hi Scarlett,
I personally believe that all settings should do planning for Birth to Three as well as Foundation Stage. I think that the framework is open to much mis-interpretation by practitioners. I understand that it is "experiences" that matter and not the end result (ie: the experience of painting, feeling different textures, choosing different materials) However, I do not see any problem in GENTLY directing childrens play.

We have different toys out each day in our rooms. This is to make sure that the children dont get bored, and also to provide them with the resources to get these learning "experiences."

Our BT3 planning shows a grid with the days of the week across the top and the four BT3 elements down the side. Each week we try to show on our planning how our activities that we are doing with the children are meeting the BT3 areas of development. For example, today we sat down with the junk modelling and let the children make cars (we have a transport theme at the moment) Of course the children all made their own interpretation of what a "car" looks like. No-one was told that they were wrong! They still had the learning experience of making, sticking and gluing, but we added another dimension to it by asking them to interpret what a car looked like to them. Surely if we didnt do that then our activities would become dull and repetative. There is only so much Free painting you can do!

If you dont do any planning and have any formal paperwork, how would you show OFSTED or parents that you are meeting the BT3 outcomes?

birth to 3 matters - 30-03-06 17:29

by: scarlett

we also do similar to you. what i meant was it is not as laborious or difficult as the foundation stage. we also do gluing, baking, malleable, and have different activities,to keep childrens interest.
we have for the physical development for eg 1 x week the soft play out another week the ball pool, another week the tents, etc
we just found the training from the Early years really excellent.

birth to 3 matters - 30-03-06 17:35

by: emma t

Hi Could anyone please help me with planning for birth to three? I have just attended a 9 week course and learnt nothing. Any examples of plans and observation sheets would be greatly appreciated. I work with children from the age of 2 and a half. My address is emma.triggs@ntlworld.com
Please help me. Thanks

birth to 3 matters - 10-04-06 21:30

by: marie7080

Hi, I am currently working in a private nursey in the baby unit. I have taken it upon myself to change our development sheets to include things from the birth to three framework, but have no idea where to start! Does anyone have any ideas that would help me? Or is able to show me a copy of one they currently use to give me some guidance! Thanks Marie

birth to 3 matters - 10-04-06 21:33

by: marie7080

oopss!! To contact me my address is champybassett@hotmail.com! Thanks again any help is very much appreciated! Marie

birth to 3 matters - 14-04-06 09:26

by: Frances

Hi Jo

In response to your request for weekly plans. I think the most important thing to remember about birth to three is that it is a framework not a curriculum, which you do have to put some organisation into but most of it you are probably doing already. It is about how you document this that is important. I would take a step back and look at your environment, what is it like for a baby in your care? Think about routines, such as nappy changing where you can continue to interact with a baby and stimulate their development. I would start with what is accessible. Can the babies reach items and self select off the shelves? This is what I call the continuous provision as it is available all the time. Then think about what you set up every morning, when I ran my baby rooms, I always put out two or three little areas with interesting things for them to do - these are enhancements to what you are providing daily. Then think about what you need to supervise such as paint, water, sand etc., as I wouldn't neccessarily make these accessible all of the time, wanting to ensure the children are safe and there is an adult on hand to support the children. This is what I would call supervised provision. It doesn't matter how you set it out or what you call it, you don't need to link it to a theme, I would suggest you don't as this will give you more flexibility to change things or use spontaneous opportunities. Some settings focus on one component or aspect per plannig period. What I do think is important is that you observe your children and use these as your starting point for developing your provision. In this way you link the learning environment to what the babies are doing and what they need to do next. I wish you the best of luck with it. Frances

birth to 3 matters - 23-04-06 10:35

by: nikkii

Hi all,
I am about to open a day nursery, and have my final OfSTED registration inspection next week, I am trying to make sure that the birth to three paperwork is easy to use and auditable, can anyone recommend any samples that are working well? I would greatly appreciate some feedback, or any words of wisdom that will help? Many thanks. ;-)

birth to 3 matters - 23-04-06 10:44

by: nikkii

Sorry, my e-mail address is nikkii_55@hotmail.com
ANY help will be gladly received x

birth to 3 matters - 17-05-06 21:48

by: laumay

Hi
I work in a day nursery that is only just starting to use birth to 3 matters. None of us have a clue where to start and have an inspection coming up. If anyone has any examples of their planning they could send me that would be great.
Thanks
Email is
laumay@btinternet.com

birth to 3 matters - 20-05-06 13:41

by: Shay

In response to needing planning for birth to three. I can be contacted at amereng1@yahoo.com and I will happily send you information.

birth to 3 matters - 02-06-06 14:34

by: shaz5

hi, i am using the birth to three matters at my nursery, we are running out of different ideas of activities to cover all aspects, for the age group 15-18mths, would be greatful for any new ideas
thanks shaz

birth to 3 matters - 02-06-06 14:37

by: shaz5

ooops sorry e-mail address is gerado.fiume@ntlworld.com
thanks shaz5

birth to 3 matters - 19-06-06 17:28

by: bluetenda123

I AM HAVING TROUBLE PLANNING FOR BIRTH TO THREE SO WOULD BE GRATEFUL IF ANYONE COULD SHOW ME A COPY OF THEIRS MY EMAIL IS sam3uk@aol.com

birth to 3 matters - 20-06-06 20:43

by: gyb

I have found a really easy
way to follow the birth to three framework the idea comes from Italy. you can contact me on blay998@btinternet.com

birth to 3 matters - 13-08-06 19:01

by: sumayyah

hi julia, i would love to have a copy of youre birth to three planning ideas/packs as i am really struggling!
Thank you so much
my email is
sdaud85@yahoo.co.uk

birth to 3 matters - 16-08-06 21:39

by: minks

hi all

there is a really good book which i can highly recommend to anyone struggling to get their head around birth to three matters. it is called How to Observe Children by Sheila Riddall-Leech.it clearly goes through each aspect of birth to three and the foundation stage and has loads of useful tips which will help with planning. you can buy it from Amazon for about £12.

birth to 3 matters - 17-08-06 19:07

by: thalia

Hi thanks for the book info will be having a look at getting one.I have gone back to nursery work after having 2 years out and am getting my head around birth to three matters but would love any useful tips or information on planning,just to see if what I am doing is correct as my nursery have only just started doin it and haven't really a clue.thanks Thalia

birth to 3 matters - 22-08-06 21:20

by: sandrabright sparks

hello juliaA,
I would realy like some help on planning for birth to three,i am still strugling for ideas, if you could help i would realy appreciate it thanks sandra.
email: sandra.rideout@btinternet.com

birth to 3 matters - 01-09-06 19:32

by: Franciska

You can purchase from QEd,. www.qed.uk.com a paperback book by Dr.Hannah Mortimer published in 2003 called "Trackers 0-3". The book is designed for you to track when a child achieves a development. Very simple. One book per child. The book is divided into the 4 areas of learning and sub components. The areas covered should be able to give you inspiration towards devising activities. ISBN 1-898873-34-8.
Franciska

birth to 3 matters - 30-09-06 15:20

by: sugarcandy30

I am currently studying a foundation degree in early childhood studies. For my special study I am focussing on the effectiveness of birth to 3 in aiding childrens learning. Also for my own personal work benifit I am trying to get my head around how to best implement it in my seting. I work with children fro 18 months to 3 years old. I had two years of working with 3-4 year olds and then I went to work with 2-3s with no training or experince of birth to 3 framework.

I would appreciate any copies of planning sheets and advice on this. Also dose any one know of any newspaper articles on the subject?

I have put together a 5 week rolling rota coverig activities and toys that can set up for a free flowing and free choice learning environment with a weekly sheet covering an activity each day for the framework.

Do you think we need to plan a weeky plan or just the environment and how would you do it?

My email address: birkett_samantha@yahoo.co.uk

birth to 3 matters - 15-10-06 00:37

by: Marie L

Hi, I am trying to set up Birth to Three planning, I would be most grateful if anyone could send me a sample of theirs or any ideas which could be of use to me . Thank you.

birth to 3 matters - 16-10-06 22:28

by: Marie L

Re my above message i forgot to state my email address is bluejeans100@ntlworld.com

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