birth to 3 matters

birth to 3 matters

by: Shell - 26-01-04 11:48

Hi everyone,
Is anyone out there using the birth to 3 matters framework to aid their planning? I am new to planning and I am unsure how to use it effectivly.I work in a private day nursery in the babyroom.Can anyone give me any advice or help?

by: sally

Hi!

This is how I'd do it...
I'd have two files - 1 for adult initiated activities and 1 for routine activities.

Think of some activities that you would like to do with your children in the group that you think they would be interested in.
Refer to the booklet pages 6 and 7 and look at the titles.
Can you link any of the activities you're doing to the titles?
If you can - note them next to your list of activities.
You can then look up the cards that relate to that title for more information.

Then go to the cards and check the general developmental stages of the children and note adults role, diverse needs and possible challenges etc.

The cards also give clues as to what to observe and make a note of.

If you copy the list on pages 6 and 7 so that you can date the titles you've covered you'll be able to make sure that you cover all the titles evenly so that your curriculum is balanced. For ones that you don't seem to cover, look at the cards - they give ideas of actvities on them.

You can also keep a similar record of the titles in a file for each child and tick off when you've observed that particular title with them. Keep the observations in the child's file so you have a record of the activity from the child's point of view and you can evaluate them and use them for your next lot of planning and show parents.

For main routine activities - meal times, changing times etc. Look at the titles and create a web of all the things children can gain from those activities.Again refer to the cards to help you observe and evaluate them - are your mealtimes really helping with a sense of belonging by making feeding personal? - if so how? Write in down in the main 'activities' file to show Mr/s OFSTED.
Go through them slowly and thoroughly. Plan a schedule of when you're going to review your routine activities over a set period of time. Review them, evaluate them, improve them and date when you've finished. Then you'll know when they're next up for review again next time and be able to keep things fresh and interesting for the children.

Hope this helps!

birth to 3 matters - 14-03-04 17:35

by: Shell

Thank you for your help sally!

birth to 3 matters - 21-03-04 21:43

by: cerysa

hi shell.my name is penny.I have just recieved the birth to 3 matters i am also finding it quite hard.A officer from ofsted came out and said the different colours of the topics to try and write in that colour on your planner for the day say developement for arguement sake say that was purple write it in purple and the activity you are going to do.I work in the 2 to 3 room in a private day nursery and just trying to do it that way havent found the time yet.Get back to me and let me know how you get on. My email address is pmorgan31@hotmail.com

birth to 3 matters - 24-03-04 11:56

by: Justine

Shelly

I spent 3 months reading and re-reading it to get my head round it. Then i decided what i wanted the children to get out of the room and the time they spent in it and with me. I tried to provide a baby room where the children had opportunities to learn through experiences i provided. We did a planner ehich was for 2 weeks and divided it into the 4 sections. We then wrote in activities for each section including lots of sensory opportunities, times to be sociable with other babies, older children and the key worker, time for each child to have one to one without excluding others and every day things like feeding selves etc. This worked well and took the pressure off us getting the babies to do things to match the theme all the time and make things that look like something. The children seemed to learn better this way and at their own pace. We also did our own assessment based on birth to three and each child had a record book that we wrote down observations long and short, that transfered to the assessment so the planning, observation and assessment all linked together.lot of info but hope this is helpful.

birth to 3 matters - 24-03-04 11:56

by: Justine

Shelly

I spent 3 months reading and re-reading it to get my head round it. Then i decided what i wanted the children to get out of the room and the time they spent in it and with me. I tried to provide a baby room where the children had opportunities to learn through experiences i provided. We did a planner ehich was for 2 weeks and divided it into the 4 sections. We then wrote in activities for each section including lots of sensory opportunities, times to be sociable with other babies, older children and the key worker, time for each child to have one to one without excluding others and every day things like feeding selves etc. This worked well and took the pressure off us getting the babies to do things to match the theme all the time and make things that look like something. The children seemed to learn better this way and at their own pace. We also did our own assessment based on birth to three and each child had a record book that we wrote down observations long and short, that transfered to the assessment so the planning, observation and assessment all linked together.lot of info but hope this is helpful.

birth to 3 matters - 31-03-04 17:21

by: clareo

hi everyone,
I've been out of child care for a couple of years and now have an interview to get back into it! As i've been away for a few years i feel that I could do with some up to date information in working with under 3's so I can be prepared at the interview. I would be greatful if any of you could help my e-mail is
overclarefield@aol.com

birth to 3 matters - 05-04-04 21:09

by: louanna

hiya, im a student and have just ordered a copy of the birth to three to aid me with my work, is it worth having? or is it hard work?
any info would be great
cheers

birth to 3 matters - 06-04-04 18:38

by: stephie j

Ive got an interview in 2 weeks for a deputy managers job have to give a 45min activity plan presentation on birth to three matters any tips please thanx steph

birth to 3 matters - 06-04-04 18:38

by: stephie j

Ive got an interview in 2 weeks for a deputy managers job have to give a 45min activity plan presentation on birth to three matters any tips please thanx steph

birth to 3 matters - 28-04-04 02:07

by: Chinya

Greeting.
One of my fellow students provided me with a sheet with containing a smalll section on the Birth to 3 matter.

How would I go about ordering my own copy so I can read the full contains of the pack???

Thanks

birth to 3 matters - 28-04-04 20:05

by: Saffron

What is birth to three matters?

birth to 3 matters - 28-04-04 20:18

by: Chinya

I believe that BIRTH TO 3 MATTER'S is an information pack that contains information in order to assist orgnaisations, childminders etc to give greater support to children betwwen the ages of 0-3.

The pack is supposed to include a useful CD Rom, colour coded cards with brief case studies on the subject matter ie. Listening and responding.

Sorry thats as much as I know myself , which is one of the reason I would like to obtain a pack for myself so I can read it.

HOPE THIS HELPS THOUGH.

birth to 3 matters - 28-04-04 21:11

by: ABeavis

I was also confused about birth to three matters at first as I was trying to source observation sheets. The company you need to call is called Sound Learning Limited, Tel: 01543 467787. For £22 they sent me a fantastic pack of blank observation records and various planning forms etc. Along with the pack you also receive a CD Rom containing all the information.

birth to 3 matters - 30-04-04 00:11

by: Chinya

Boy £22 is quite a lot for a student with a baby in tow.

I will have to sit down and evaulate if its REALLY worth having.
Thanks for the info and I can pass it on to the other students on my course.

birth to 3 matters - 03-05-04 18:56

by: ABeavis

There is also another pack with video, CD and the coloured cards that you mentioned. This is FREE and can be obtained from DFES. Call 0845 6022260 and quote reference 'BIRTH'.

birth to 3 matters - 04-05-04 23:15

by: Chinya

Thank U, thank you, thank you.

birth to 3 matters - 09-05-04 11:03

by: misstresillian

Shell

Training sessions are being organised by local authorities where the framework will be presented to all early years settings. I hope this is of interest.

birth to 3 matters - 12-05-04 16:52

by: Lisa Epstein

I have used a great company call StaffBank Training (020 8343 4499) to train my staff on birth to three matters, who were great and at a reasonable cost..

birth to 3 matters - 05-06-04 11:19

by: cheekymonkey

hi everyone we have just started to use the birth to three matters and at the moment im finding it fairly easy. we have a toddler time where we mix with the youngest children of the over 2s room, 2 members of staff plan together and then we evaluate.all the planning is kept in its own folder so when ofsted come round it is there for them to see. this is also a good opportunity to do observations and to write down the points which they do off the cards. ie. a healthy child, a strong child etc i cant understand why some people are having problems with this

birth to 3 matters - 05-06-04 20:12

by: Shell

i am finding it difficult because i have little experience of planning and the setting i am in has no planning set up yet so it is very difficult.

birth to 3 matters - 07-06-04 22:13

by: cheeky devil

hi shell. when we plan for the baby room we do a morning and afternoon activity and write that down for everyday of the week then on another sheet we do an evaluation to the activities done with the children.
in a separate folder we do our planning for the toddler group, quick and simple activities more structured than the baby room but less structured than the over twos room. we have been planning for the toddler group for three weeks now and it is going very well, if you need any ideas just leave a message and i will give you my email :-)

birth to 3 matters - 01-08-04 20:49

by: lyndsey321

hi i have read your message and was wondering if you can help me with b 2 3 m's i work with 1-2s i no thing to do with them but im just not sure how to do it the b 2 3 m's way and was wondering if you could help

birth to 3 matters - 09-08-04 18:15

by: puds

we are finding it difficult with the planning of birth to three matters and the sheets that you are surposed to use does any one have an easy way or alternative

birth to 3 matters - 09-08-04 18:16

by: puds

we are finding it difficult with the planning of birth to three matters and the sheets that you are surposed to use does any one have an easy way or alternative

birth to 3 matters - 09-08-04 18:16

by: puds

we are finding it difficult with the planning of birth to three matters and the sheets that you are surposed to use does any one have an easy way or alternative

birth to 3 matters - 10-08-04 19:40

by: Saffron

Hi i am working with one to two year olds in a nursery in Ireland. I was wondering if English nurseries provide an Ofsted curriculum for this age group or if curriculum only starts at age three (i.e. preschool age).

birth to 3 matters - 28-08-04 10:51

by: blue

Hi everyone. I am a senior nusery nurse and i am having trouble adapting to the birth to three matters system. I work with under 2's and was wondering if anyone can help me. Once i understand how to do it, i have then got to explain it to my co-workers. I will so greatful for any assistance I recieve.

birth to 3 matters - 01-09-04 21:16

by: Lynseywatkins

Could you please help me. I have just started to work in a new day nursery, in the babyroom. I would like to do my planning using the birth to three matters, but am unsure off how to plan. Is there any chance you could send me an example of how your doing yours? I would be so grateful for your help! My email address is Lyns2@btinternet.com
Many Thanks!!!!

birth to 3 matters - 14-09-04 23:20

by: dondotone

I will gladly help anyone who is struggling getting to grips with the new birth to three matters guidelines. If you email me i will email you an attachment that should help you understand and resourcefully use the B23 pack as well as offering your unit planning support. I created this planning to help my staff understand the guidelines and it worked. Email me :- coulthard_68@hotmail.com

birth to 3 matters - 29-09-04 21:27

by: fuzzyduck

Hi i'm trying to set a nursery up in the north west area but i'm having a bit of trouble iwth costing at the mo' can any one give me a rough clue of how nurseries tend to fill up, i know the area and demand ect will affect this dramatically but just a roughidea wouldbe great.

birth to 3 matters - 02-10-04 18:39

by: tiggerificsam

hiya all
i am also stuggleing with all this birth to three stuff so any tips and ideas would be great

birth to 3 matters - 02-10-04 18:39

by: tiggerificsam

hiya all
i am also stuggleing with all this birth to three stuff so any tips and ideas would be great

birth to 3 matters - 10-10-04 18:47

by: Twiggy

hi
im finding it difficult to plan activities that meet all the cards. finding it hard to plan enough activites for the younger children in the baby room.
any ideas where i can get ideas from? please help.
Hayley

birth to 3 matters - 17-10-04 14:37

by: Jenniferanne

Hi, my name is Jennifer-Anne, I am currently studing a Diplomia in child care and education, I need some help doing a curriculum plan for babies, any ideas?

birth to 3 matters - 17-10-04 15:42

by: sally

Hi! - I think the reason why we're all having problems with planning is that we're trying to anticipate what OFSTED want from us.
Bearing in mind that children learn all their waking time, and we can say a long list of potential learning in one activity, lets not do the adult directed stuff with these babies! Lets not impose topics on them.
Lets just make sure we have lots of reasources (interesting stuff not necessarily state of the art) available, keep to a workable routine, and make sure there's plenty of time to talk and play with the children. Watch what they do and think about what they might be interested in doing next time.

Lets put OFSTED in their rightful place and think of the 2 year old first - what would they like to do?

If the OFSTED inspector is any good they'll understand and be able to see that what you're doing is right.

birth to 3 matters - 19-10-04 19:14

by: Nicky beanie

Hi i am working in a baby room and am still unsure how to use the birth to 3 matters in the planning.
I have my own set of the info pack and have read it.
Does anyone have any ideas to help me understand how to use it. thanks

birth to 3 matters - 20-10-04 14:15

by: JuliaA

There are some useful little books from Featherstone education called 'Right From the Start Little Baby Books'
that might help with planning. Look on the webstite www.featherstone.uk.com

birth to 3 matters - 20-10-04 14:16

by: JuliaA

I have also got some plaaning that I have developed from the birth to three matters. Anyone interested?

birth to 3 matters - 22-10-04 21:46

by: Martene

Hi, i am going on a Birth to Three matters course beginning of November.Reading everyones notes,is it quite confusing to understand?

birth to 3 matters - 25-10-04 17:22

by: Nicky beanie

To JuliaA


Please could you send me a copy of your planning so i can try to understand it.
My email address is:

nicky_beanie@yahoo.co.uk

thanks from nicky

birth to 3 matters - 26-10-04 14:29

by: steph1

hiya JuliA,
I would be so grateful of any planning tips for the birth to three matters. My e-mail address is stephcrawford@bb-ms1.onetel.net.uk
thanks very much!

birth to 3 matters - 28-10-04 20:38

by: miss piggy

hi JuliaA
I was just wondering if i could have a look at your birth to three matters planning. My email is chey.ball@virgin.net

birth to 3 matters - 01-11-04 20:40

by: Sonia P

Hi JuliaA,

I would love to have a copy of your birth to three planning and any other suggestions on how I could adopt this to a parent and toddler group. Many thanks, Sonia.

sonia@thepounders.wanadoo.co.uk

birth to 3 matters - 03-11-04 19:29

by: tigers

Hello Julia,
I would very much like to have a copy of your birth to three planning.
thank you
Reeta
reeta@educare.co.uk

birth to 3 matters - 04-11-04 20:57

by: Lisa K

To JuliaA

Please could you send me a copy of your planning as I really need help!

lisakerly@hotmail.com

Thank you

Lisa

birth to 3 matters - 07-11-04 16:57

by: Karina

Hi Julia,
Please could you send me a copy of your planning for birth to three matters, my email is kkhd22@yahoo.co.uk

Thankyou

Karina

birth to 3 matters - 08-11-04 19:29

by: sls

hi Julia please could you send me a copy of your planning e-mail sls@eurobell.co.uk
thankyou sharon

birth to 3 matters - 08-11-04 20:40

by: chelle24

Hi everyone
I would be very greatful for any information on the birth to three matters including planning. I am working in a private day nusery in charge of the baby unit due an ofsted
visit and im trying to get my head round the birth to three matters its very confusing. any help would be great my e-mail is chelle200003@yahoo.co.uk

birth to 3 matters - 10-11-04 19:04

by: proldale

Hi my names Paula. I wonder if you could help me with the planning. I have just got to grips with the Foundation stage and now I haven't a clue where to start with birth to three. I have the pack and have read it all, but help, where do I start. andy info would be helpful ~ thank you Paula

birth to 3 matters - 10-11-04 19:04

by: proldale

Hi my names Paula. I wonder if you could help me with the planning. I have just got to grips with the Foundation stage and now I haven't a clue where to start with birth to three. I have the pack and have read it all, but help, where do I start. andy info would be helpful ~ thank you Paula

birth to 3 matters - 14-11-04 13:55

by: sydney

Hi juliaA, please could you send me a copy of your birth to three planning, as i am really stuck on it, and would love to take a look at your ideas, thanks. My e-mail address is maxamillion99@hotmail.com

birth to 3 matters - 21-11-04 11:52

by: paulineharrison

Hi Julia
I would very much like a copy of your Planning of Birth to Three Matters.
Regards Pauline
paulineharrison@dsl.pipex.com

birth to 3 matters - 10-12-04 11:27

by: charlotte12

Hello,I am a student and wish to research how Birth to Three Matters works and how Nusery Nurse's are working with it I am new to Nusery World but I have noticed that it is a hot topic.If you would be willing to fill in a short questionnare on this topic and help me with my research please e-mail me at bethvines@lineone.net
It would not take you long and it would be completely confidential. Please e-mail me as i am in my last year and need to complete a research topic.
Thank you for your time.
Beth

birth to 3 matters - 19-12-04 20:06

by: Lyndie

Hi Julia A
Please can you send me a copy of your planning?
Many Thanks

Linedancing@withlynda.fsnet.co.uk

birth to 3 matters - 30-12-04 07:44

by: Hembury

Hi JuliaA
I would really love a copy of your Birth to Three planning.
Thanks AnnetteC
claridgepd@lineone.net

birth to 3 matters - 02-01-05 16:40

by: emloupal

hi juliaA

would be very gratefull if you would send me the info on b23 that you have thanks

emma

emloupal@aol.com

birth to 3 matters - 03-01-05 19:10

by: gtwiby

i work in the under 2s room in a daycare setting, does anyone have any assesment sheets that link in with the birth to three matters if anyone could let me have a copy i would be most grateful. thanks very much grace t

birth to 3 matters - 06-01-05 19:12

by: gtwiby

julia a could you send me an example of your planning on birth to three thanks grace t
gtwiby@yahoo.co.uk

birth to 3 matters - 08-01-05 09:29

by: melissa mitchell

hello
i was wondering how you were getting on with the birth to three i also work in the babyroom of a private day nursery and am finding it difficult to plan for babies under one i would be greatful of any tips you have picked up
many thanks from melissa

birth to 3 matters - 08-01-05 14:24

by: mark w

Hi. i work in the baby room at my nursery as a nursery assistant. we have been asked to plan using birth to three. can someone please show me how to do this

birth to 3 matters - 09-01-05 20:12

by: emma_m

Hi, I recently attended a 10 week course by Oldham Early Years, which explained, in depth, how to plan using birth to three. some of the main points included making sure your planning is flexible, so if the children are enjoying an activity then why give it a time limit? Also do not try to stick to topics as what are the children really going to get out of them at such a young age. it also focuses on building strong relationships between carer and child, building confidence and self esteem, and allowing children to select activities for themselves. there is so much information that i could carry on typing all day! hope this helps a little. emma

birth to 3 matters - 24-01-05 10:01

by: littlemisstiny

Hi, I am a student about to finish my course (DCE) and i need to complete a Curriculum plan with babies, i have been told to use the birth to three matters but i can't get my head around it. Can anyone help?
Bec

birth to 3 matters - 29-01-05 19:39

by: joanie

Hi, shell

What you may feel comfortable with is chosing a selected amount of aims which like with them theme of the nursery and apply activities to suit these aims and the age of the child.

birth to 3 matters - 03-02-05 07:46

by: Sonyahack8

If it's still possible I would love to have a copy of your planning for Birth to 3 matters as we are all stuggling to get our heads around it at work. Many Thanks
sonyahackett@aol.com