Appendix 6 Examples of Weekly Target Setting: EYTS Part 4 Weekly TARGET SETTING – To include 3-4 targets each week. Some may be carried over from the previous week dependent on progress. The weekly target setting should inform and respond to the forthcoming Weekly Activity Plan (Part 5) Target (Objective) Reference Date to be Success Criteria/Outcome to EYTS Standards wherever Action to be taken Standard (realistic) reviewed (specific, attainable) (time ) applicable Establish a safe working environment Check equipment outside before use to ensure The children engage safely in their activities. that supports children’s learning in S1 safe and fit to use. Any equipment not for use is withdrawn for repair or replacement. the out doors Complete outdoor safety checklist Following activity sessions with groups and Articulate accurately the progress individuals discuss how the children responded My assessment of the children’s learning will be accurate. made by the children I have worked to the activity. Complete reflection log, I can discuss learning gains that children have made and identified with in number activities (counting to S2.1 identifying those children who have made where additional experience and directed input is required. 5) progress and those where additional support is I will be able to plan accurately for the next stage of development required in counting / one to one Children will be making progress correspondence Engage in sustained shared thinking Read around sustained shared thinking (SST) I will have a greater and deeper understanding of the child’s interest (EPPE) in my interactions with children and understanding of their focus. S2.4 Identify the main points that I need to be aware when engaged in free play. I can use the information to plan appropriate enhancing activities to of and implement into my engagement with promote continued SST young children at play. Observe the teaching of phonics within the setting. I will have a deeper understanding of correct articulation of Use setting and internet resources regarding phonemes. Demonstrate accurate articulation of S3.4 Children will be able to articulate phonemes correctly. Phase 2 to develop my understanding phonemes in teaching of Phase 2 Observation of phonics teaching will identify the accuracy of my articulation Enunciate phonemes with my mentor correctly before teaching
Appendix 6 Examples of Weekly Target Setting: EYTS Part 4 – Weekly TARGET SETTING To include 3-4 targets each week. Some may be carried over from the previous week dependent on progress. The weekly target setting should inform and respond to the forthcoming Weekly Activity Plan (Part 5) Standard Target (Objective) Reference to EYTS Standards wherever applicable Action to be taken (realistic) Success Criteria/Outcome (specific, attainable) Date to be reviewed (time ) S1 Establish a safe working environment that supports children’s learning in the out doors Check equipment outside before use to ensure safe and fit to use. Complete outdoor safety checklist The children engage safely in their activities. Any equipment not for use is withdrawn for repair or replacement. S2.1 Articulate accurately the progress made by the children I have worked with in number activities (counting to 5) Following activity sessions with groups and individuals discuss how the children responded to the activity. Complete reflection log, identifying those children who have made progress and those where additional support is required in counting / one to one correspondence My assessment of the children’s learning will be accurate. I can discuss learning gains that children have made and identified where additional experience and directed input is required. I will be able to plan accurately for the next stage of development Children will be making progress S2.4 Engage in sustained shared thinking in my interactions with children when engaged in free play. Read around sustained shared thinking (SST) (EPPE) Identify the main points that I need to be aware of and implement into my engagement with young children at play. I will have a greater and deeper understanding of the child’s interest and understanding of their focus. I can use the information to plan appropriate enhancing activities to promote continued SST S3.4 Demonstrate accurate articulation of phonemes in teaching of Phase 2 Observe the teaching of phonics within the setting. Use setting and internet resources regarding Phase 2 to develop my understanding Enunciate phonemes with my mentor correctly before teaching I will have a deeper understanding of correct articulation of phonemes. Children will be able to articulate phonemes correctly. Observation of phonics teaching will identify the accuracy of my articulation
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