EYFS - How does everyone find working with it?

[joshie]

I have been working on my profiles the past few days and it just got me thinking, how do other childminders get on with the EYFS? Do you like it, enjoy it, struggle with it?

I think i try to plan too many activities for the children - they are all interest based but i am planning three activities a week per child and i have 5 children (i have an assistant) so thats 15 activities a week plus usual trips, outings, preschool for 2 children each day.

What do you think - should i ease up on activities - am i doing too much/not enough?

How do you as childminders get on with doing the planning, observations and profiles? Do you have any time saving tips?

Any responses would be fab.

Thanks in advance