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Be able to contribute to assessments of the development needs of children and young people.

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In this lesson you will learn:

That we can learn a great deal from observing children
Involving parents and carers in observations
How invaluable observations are when working with others

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Click on the link to access an online article from Teaching Expertise about 'Observing, recording and planning young children’s learning' by Stephanie Mathivet.
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.
‘Effective Practice: Observation, Assessment and Planning’ from West Sussex County Council.

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