I have used the proformas on the Durham LEA website:

http://eyfs.durhamlea.org.uk/observationplanningassessmnet/

My planning has been well received by my Early Years Advisor, she thought it was brilliant and fine that we have 'borrowed' it from somewhere else. 

It's alot though, I have full long term plans for all six areas, both indoor and outdoor. Then I have mid term planning for each half term (a page for each of six areas). I also make a weekly plan for my own use and daily plans to go with it which are in more detail. On top of that I have a continuous provision sheet for each week.

I was new to Reception this year too and have really found this way useful but it is time-consuming! 

Hope that helps. 

I used to do loads of planning - long term, medium term, short term, daily, indoors, outdoors, continuous provision - it was never ending!

Then, I decided that, since my planning was actually for me and the TA, it didn't need to be so laborious and I simplified it.  We are a SIP school and have had so many people in to observe and check progress.  Everyone loves the planning and thinks it's ideal for the purpose.

I now only highlight the Dev Mat statements I intend to cover during the half term.  From that I create a topic web showing suggested activities within the 6 strands.  Then I use that to identify which areas of the class our staff will be based (in/outdoors, creative, carpet, etc) and use this to plan for myself and the TA, which we have on clipboards and annotate daily.

It works really well for us and seems to go down well with anyone who comes in unexpectedly to cover for either myself or the TA.

Hi honey loop Your plans sound great. Would you be able to put them on the site or sen me a copy if possible kaz_allan@yahoo.co.uk Many thanks

Hi Honey Loop could I also jump in and ask for a copy of your planning please louiseallmark@hotmail.com

Thanks

Hi,

Im wanting to change my planning. If you dont mind would email it to me ktholden5@hotmail.com.

Thank you

Hi Honey Loop

 Is there any chance I could have a look at your plans too please?  They sound really great and user friendly.   My email is jaqmar@flinder.fsnet.co.uk

Thanks very much in advance.

Hi Honey Loop, any chance I could have a little look at your plans too? sdolphinz@hotmail.com thanks x

 Hey Honeyloop that sound great! Please could you send a copy to me at becki244@hotmail.co.uk Could be really useful! 

Thanks 

 I would also be really grateful for a copy too!

 Many thanks

 coops1279@hotmail.com

I am moving from year 4 to reception i also would be very grateful to see what an experienced teacher's plans look like

Thanks

jencipko@hotmail.com

Hi honeyloop. I am always looking for new refreshing ideas especially when it comes to making planning easier. Could you possibly send me your planning? I too am new to teaching reception like many others on this thread. My email is ericalyoung@hotmail.co.uk Thanks.

Hi, I too am moving to reception after an extended maternity break and more experience in ks2 - very excited about it but anxious about the plans - and would also appreciate seeing some from experienced teachers if you don't mind, email is nadinenctnd@hotmail.com many thanks

Hi Honey Loop

My plans are quite complex and I am wanting to tone them down somewhat perhaps you wouldn't mind sending me a copy of your planning too.  Much appreciated suzi@5223.co.uk

Thank you.

please could i also have a copy of your planning because surprise surprise i am looki ng to reduce mine and find a much clearer/simpler way of prseenting mine my email is

sulzer14@fsmail.net

may i jump on the bandwagon and ask you to mail  me a copy also.Thanks.My addy is nutjan@hotmail.co.uk  

Honey Loop

I used to do loads of planning - long term, medium term, short term, daily, indoors, outdoors, continuous provision - it was never ending!

Then, I decided that, since my planning was actually for me and the TA, it didn't need to be so laborious and I simplified it.  We are a SIP school and have had so many people in to observe and check progress.  Everyone loves the planning and thinks it's ideal for the purpose.

I now only highlight the Dev Mat statements I intend to cover during the half term.  From that I create a topic web showing suggested activities within the 6 strands.  Then I use that to identify which areas of the class our staff will be based (in/outdoors, creative, carpet, etc) and use this to plan for myself and the TA, which we have on clipboards and annotate daily.

It works really well for us and seems to go down well with anyone who comes in unexpectedly to cover for either myself or the TA.

Hi Honey Loop, I'm new to reception and would love to see your planning as an example. Can you send me a copy please? :)

Chloe_1000@hotmail.co.uk Thank you! x

May I please have a copy too

Thanks

starjin5@gmail.com

Hi Honey Loop. Any chance you can put a copy of your plans up in resources. Many thanks in advance.