Observation ... HELP

[slrc93]

I have my first observation next week and I am NOT prepared - I completely forgot!! I've not been in my setting as long as some other people as it took a while for my references to get back to the setting's principle. So... I'm going to have to 'wing' it a bit haha!

- Procedure for a child not collected? (Don't witness this as I'm there half days)
- Security arrangers when children are outside? (Don't witness this as I'm there half days)
- What happens when the children begin the school day? (I know this as I witness it)
- Describe outdoor environment (Don't witness this as I'm there half days)
- What safety checks are carried out? (Don't witness this as I'm there half days)
- What are the hazards? (I can use knowledge for this)
- What would you do if you saw a stranger talking to the children at the fence? (Ask the person to move? Report it?)
- Where are hazardous materials kept?
- What are the procedures for administering medicines?
- What are the procedures for long term conditions such as asthma? (I know this)
- Where is waste disposed of?
- Does the school have different disposal arrangements?


Obviously I will find as much out as I can from the staff I work with, just wondered what your answers are from YOUR setting? Just in case...

Thanks
S x

[Ruthierhyme]

Hi, even though you're not there to witness some of these, the procedure in your setting will still be the same and by knowing what happens - by asking your class teacher/mentor you'll know what to do should your hours ever change. I expect you'll cover this knowledge through a discussion with your assessor.

Take the list into your setting about their policy & procedures as each setting will have their own way of doing things xx

[slrc93]

I would...but I'm not there until the morning of my observation now!x

[Ruthierhyme]

These criteria relate to directly to your school so can only suggest you ring and see if there's a time you can go in and talk them through. xx