Individual Diary Entry Template

Special Needs Assisting Diary Entry

Date
Time accrued to date:
No of children present:
No of adults present:
Introduction:
In this section you are expected to introduce the setting/classroom/area etc where you are
on this days entry. Describe the room/area, the decoration, the atmosphere and general
learning or activities that occur here on a day to day basis etc.
The setting I am in today is ..

Body of work:
In the sections below you are expected to be as descriptive as possible when discussing
the following headings:
1. Consider your role and responsibility during your work setting for the
purposes of this entry:
My role and responsibility for the purposes of this entry entailed

2. Explain how the importance of general good practice can be identified here
citing relevant legislation or social policy (ESPEN Act 2004, Regulations 5 of
the 2006 Act, Disability Act 2005, National Guidance on Child Protection
2011, Siolta) by illustrating a practical example:
Today I was aware of the importance of good practice when I noticed.. and that
conforms to ..

3. Give an example of your personal and working relationships within the work
setting and the importance of being professional at all times considering
confidentiality give a practical example:
I feel I am building a positive, appropriate and effective working relationship with

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4. Give an example of how you applied theoretical learning to a practical

situation you encountered on this day:
Today I can relate what I learnt regarding..
5. Identify any personal strengths that you feel you exhibited on this day:
The person strength I feel I exhibited today was.

6. Identify any weaknesses that may have hindered you on this day:
I was disappointed because I feel I

7. Provide possible strategies to overcome any weaknesses or difficulties that

you encountered on this day:
To improve and overcome this weakness I intend to ..

8. Conclusion and thought for the Day:

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