EYE L3 WF 8 Assessment of children’s learning and development

1. Understand the role of assessment in helping parents, carers and educators recognise children’s progress

• 1.1 Describe what is meant by formative assessment and how this shapes teaching and learning so that children develop the broad range of skills, knowledge and attitudes they need as foundations for future progress
• 1.2 Explain the relationship between formative assessment and the learning and development process
• 1.3 Identify ways early years educators assess the development of babies and children
• 1.4 Explain how assessment supports effective pedagogical practice, reflective of the needs of individual babies and children
• 1.5 Summarise benefits of assessment for parents/carers and other educators

2. Understand that there are different assessment methods and techniques, which inform what we know about children’s progress and the planning cycle

• 2.1 Identify different assessment methods and techniques and how they are used to inform early years educators of next steps for babies and children
• 2.2 Describe how, when and why to conduct the observation, assessment, and planning cycle to analyse and respond to children’s development and interests
• 2.3 Explain any benefits, as well as limitations, to formative assessment, including observation records
• 2.4 Summarise how non-statutory guidance can support the planning cycle for babies and children