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Understand the role of observation when working with children

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In this tutorial you will learn:

That observation is a vital tool in understanding a child's progress
That observations must be conducted regularly
That observation records must be kept confidential

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Click on the icon to the left to read this case study: ‘Observations in Reception Class’ from the Foundation Years website.Reflect on how the observations are used to plan for each child’s individual needs. Notice that the observations are completed in partnership with different members of the team.
Click to read Chapter 8 Observing and assessing children’s learning and development’ from Sally Neaum’s book ‘Child development for early years students and practitioners’.
Spend time with an experienced practitioner finding out how they use their observations to inform planning. Watch for ways in which they use their knowledge of their own key children and general child development to extend children’s play.

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