Other University Tutor Visits (E.g. moderation, zonal tutors, evaluation visits, external examiners) PRE-PLACEMENT TASKS To complete before starting placement Task Standard Notes Locate setting on map, read website. 3 Read latest OFSTED report and print summary for file. 8 8 Note reference to steps for improvement. If setting/academy; consider EYFSP trends use Dashboard. TASKS Weeks 1 and 2 While completing these tasks please be aware of your setting based mentor’s time. The tasks DO need to be completed but in a way that is manageable to both you and setting staff. General Tasks Evidence of Achievement Standard Identify which days you will be in setting and note on Pg 22 Ensure your setting based mentor knows these dates Identify significant dates during placement (e.g. staff 8 meetings, training, concerts, assemblies, parents’ visits etc) Discuss possible opportunities for further training and if there would be opportunity to extend placement days to balance additional training which may benefit the setting. Identify and note dates of setting based mentors’ 8 meetings 1 Get to know individual children and learn their names by organising to support outdoor time, routines, reading a story or participating in music time etc 1, 2 Obtain cohort list (anonymise), dates of birth, indication of achievement if available 8 Ensure you follow setting/protocol (e.g. dress, staffroom, office)
Other University Tutor Visits (E.g. moderation, zonal tutors, evaluation visits, external examiners) PRE-PLACEMENT TASKS To complete before starting placement Task Standard Notes Locate setting on map, read website. Read latest OFSTED report and print summary for file. 3 8 Note reference to steps for improvement. If setting/academy; consider EYFSP trends use Dashboard. 8 TASKS Weeks 1 and 2 While completing these tasks please be aware of your setting based mentor’s time. The tasks DO need to be completed but in a way that is manageable to both you and setting staff. General Tasks Standard Evidence of Achievement Identify which days you will be in setting and note on Pg 22 Ensure your setting based mentor knows these dates Identify significant dates during placement (e.g. staff meetings, training, concerts, assemblies, parents’ visits etc) Discuss possible opportunities for further training and if there would be opportunity to extend placement days to balance additional training which may benefit the setting. 8 Identify and note dates of setting based mentors’ meetings 8 Get to know individual children and learn their names by organising to support outdoor time, routines, reading a story or participating in music time etc 1 Obtain cohort list (anonymise), dates of birth, indication of achievement if available 1, 2 Ensure you follow setting/protocol (e.g. dress, staffroom, office) 8
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