Unit 3.14: Use observation, assessment and planning to promote the development of children

Understand the role of observation when working with children

• 1.1 Explain how observations are used: to plan for individual children’s needs, for early intervention, to review the environment, during transition, when working in partnership

Understand observation methods

• 2.1 Evaluate observation methods: Event Sample, Time Sample, Sociogram, Narrative / Free Description, Target Child, Checklist, Child Tracker / Movement Record

Understand professional practice in relation to the observation of children

• 3.1 Define the terms: objectivity, subjectivity
• 3.2 Evaluate the reasons for objectivity when recording observations
• 3.3 Evaluate the requirement for confidentiality during the observation process

Be able to carry out observations in own setting in line with current frameworks

• 4.1 Observe in line with current frameworks: an individual child, a group of children, indoor provision, outdoor provision
• 4.2 Reflect on outcomes of observations carried out in own setting in relation to: an individual child, a group of children, indoor provision, outdoor provision
• 4.3 Work with others to plan next steps in relation to the needs and interests of: an individual child, a group of children
  4.4 Reflect on own role in meeting the needs and interests of children in own setting

Be able to work with parents/carers in a way which encourages them to take an active role in their child’s play, learning and development

• 5.1 Work with parents/carers in a way which encourages them to take an active role in their child’s play, learning and development