CRITICALLY EVALUATE THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE SETTING INCLUDING POLICIES AND PRACTICES

P2. CRITICALLY EVALUATE THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE SETTING INCLUDING POLICIES AND PRACTICES

Self-reflection is a very important tool to be used in order to keep the nursery up to date with current legislation and to raise service standards. By regularly looking at where we are as a setting we can ensure that we continue to offer high quality education to our children.
“Research has proven that self-reflection and evaluation both support good practice within a setting as a part of continual development. Importantly this self-reflection supports good outcomes for children.” (Barber and Paul-Smith 2009, pg.8)

We have been using Ofsted SEF to evaluate where we are doing well and assess where we need to improve.
“The self-evaluation form is designed to help early years providers to review and improve their practice, so that it is of the highest standard and offers the best experience for young children. Importantly it is a useful tool for you and any assistants or staff to evaluate the impact of what you do on children’s welfare, learning and development.” (Ofsted 2009, pg.13)

PEST ANALYSIS
POLITICAL
 Politically unsettled
 Arab spring
 Benevolent dictatorship
 No pressure groups
 Frequent change of legislation but no clear guidelines
 No official body or organization to refer to
 Government policies are not consistent and not properly disseminated ECONOMICAL
 Unsecure financial world markets
 Fluctuating exchange rates
 Expensive living
 Uncertainties in the economy
 No direct income taxes or VAT
 Several indirect taxes
 Increasing running costs
 Rapid expansion of Early Years industry
 Increasing competition
SOCIAL
 Increasing number of working mothers
 Wider range of people
 Image of good standard of living and overall safety
 People moving and settling in the area
 Increased focus on Early Years Education
 Attractive area for different nationalities
 Broad spectrum of curriculum covered in the