Learning and Development Summary ( Progress Check ) for Two Year Olds
September 2012
Early Years Foundation Stage
Learning and Development Progress Summary for 2 year olds
Why are we required to undertake a Two-Year-Old Progress Summary?
· To enable Early Years practitioners to identify the development needs of their two year olds early, so that additional support can be put in place
Who needs to undertake the Progress Summary?
· A child’s Keyperson
When do we need to do it?
· Between 2 years 3 months and 2 years 6 months (27 – 30 months)
(4.3 page 15)
What is it?
A progress summary covering the three EYFS prime areas of learning (Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Communication and Language Development and Physical Development) completed by keyperson and which other colleagues who know the child (or other professionals) and child’s parents / carers contribute to. The Progress Summary:
· Identifies where a child is in their learning and development and whether he/she is developing at a faster or slower pace than what would be expected for his/her age.
· Can support practitioners to identify the need for early intervention, actions to be taken and possible next steps for the setting and at home
· With parents’/carers’ permission can be shared with other professionals (4.4 page15)
How do we do it?
· Based on every day observations / learning stories of what child can do consistently and independently
· Highlights skills, knowledge, understanding and behaviour that the child demonstrates consistently and independently
· Takes account of children’s interests and fascinations
· Takes account of views and information gathered from practitioners/other professionals, parents/carers and the children
Process for practitioners completing the Learning and Development Progress Summary for 2 year olds
Flowchart
As the child’s keyperson, support your key child to settle in (at least a six week period)
Undertake observations / learning stories of what your key child can do consistently and independently whilst engaged in child-initiated play
When your key child is between 2 years 3 months – 2 years 6 months (27–30 months old) and has settled-in well, review and reflect on their learning and development progress across the three Prime Areas, talk with any other colleagues who know your key child (or other professionals) and your key child’s parents / carers
Following the review, discuss any concerns raised about the child’s learning and development with parents/carers and your setting’s Inclusion Co-ordinator (INCCO)
Complete the Learning and Development Summary in your key child’s Learning Diary
For all key children:· Share your key child’s two year old Progress Summary (which is in their learning Diary) with their parents/carers and provide them with a copy (this is a statutory requirement).
· Ensure your settings Progress Summary Overview is updated with your key child’s information and share with your Early Years Consultant / Childcare Adviser at their next visit.
· With parent/ carer permission, make Progress Summary available to your key child’s Health Visitor
and
your key child’s 2YO Outreach Family Support Worker if they have one / If concerns regarding your key child’s learning and development have been identified:
· Discuss with parents/carers
· Draw up an individual play plan (Three for Me) with your key child’s parents/carers which targets the areas of concern.
· Put in place any actions identified to meet your key child’s needs within the setting and at home.
· Review the play plan (Three for Me) after an agreed period of time (every 6 – 8 weeks). / If parental permission has been given, refer to other professionals /agencies
· Setting Area SENCO for Inclusion Support.
· Other agencies as appropriate
e.g. Health Visitor
Speech and Language Service
Children’s Centre
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