Nursery World - 10 key points (3)

Use the following pointers as possible lead-ins for discussion at a staff meeting or with children's parents and carers. 1 As a team, have you discussed how children's daily tasks, such as putting on a coat, can be broken down into small, achievable steps?

1 As a team, have you discussed how children's daily tasks, such as putting on a coat, can be broken down into small, achievable steps?

2 Have you observed children, and talked with parents, enabling you to assess each child's development in the area of self-care and to plan their next step?

3 Do you give enough recognition and praise to children's attempts and achievements in this area?

4 Have you discussed with parents and carers ways of supporting children's developing independence at home?

5 Have you displayed signs around the setting to remind children to, for example, wash their hands after going to the toilet?

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