Journal

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Suitable for both childminders and nannies, this useful book has been fully redesigned and updated based on members' feedback. Record the daily activities and development of children to share with parents and reflect on children's progress and plan for future activities. Ideal for noting EYFS observations. These can also be used in association with the EYFS Bumper Sticker Pack.

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Member review
We asked NCMA member Karen Steer from Tunbridge Wells how she uses the Journal.

What do you think about the new Journal?
"I really like it! The new NCMA Journal is a record of the child's personal development whilst in my care. Each Journal has space for the individual child's name and photograph."

What is the most helpful thing about it?
"The questions and sections within the Journal allow me to give a full account of children's highlights during daytime activities - this really gives parents a detailed overview of their child's day, which is great, and it allows your to keep a thorough record of children's achievements. Paperwork is not my strong point, but I can work with this book."

What do parents think?
"It's wonderful for routine spotting and whilst it's great to show children's development, it's also really helpful for the more practical elements of their care. For example, if a child has been poorly in the night, then the parent can see very clearly from the Journal how the child behaved in the days leading up to or following the illness. Also, if Mum drops off but Dad picks up or vice versa then the Journal allows both parents to receive a more rounded, accurate overview of the child's day."

How does the Journal help you run your business?
"This Journal helps my business be more professional - it is a more efficient way of exchanging information between parents and myself. It is also a really useful tool when recording Ofsted observations; every time I complete an EYFS evaluation (a summary of achievements over a time period), it goes in the 'Summary' section. There are dedicated sections for photographic evidence called 'Development matters’, which provides space for photos."