CACHE Endorsed - Observing Children

Observing children can be a vital element of many childcare roles, from teachers to childminders and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) providers. Signing up for this course would be perfect for those working as, or hoping to work as, a childcare practitioner in any field or setting. Get to grips with the two main types of observation assessment – formative (continuous observations) and summative (assessment summaries that are occasional). Understand more about the types of observations that can be made, and why you would choose to carry them out.. Learn about the various factors that need to be taken into account when making observations, including ensuring realistic expectations are in place, and ensuring practitioners are well trained, capable and confident.. Appreciate the need for parental consent before observations are made and recorded.. Get to grips with the EYFS 2008 Principles in Practice cards and understand their content. Understand Section 1 of the EYFS statutory framework, with regards to learning and development, as well as the Development Matters in EYFS content.. Understand what makes an effective observation, and how the evaluation can help to decide on the child’s next milestone.. Learn about effective planning, so that issues can be resolved and activities and strategies can be implemented to help a child’s development.. Identify some of the rules that need to be followed with regards to confidentiality..