Observations and Assessment

Observations and Assessment

Course Aim: To promote the use of effective observations and support effective evaluations and judgements to plan for the next steps in development.  The course will have a specific focus on the use of online assessment tools such as Tapestry.

Course Information: In order to work effectively with children it is essential that their development is assessed and then supported. Using the right observations can support the effective planning for next steps in a child’s development and make the links to the characteristics of effective learning.

The first session will involve sharing observation practice with examples from your own setting as well as practical activities observing children and recording their development.  It will look at the expected patterns of development and compare this with the development matters to ensure accurate records are made.  You will then be asked to carry out observations in settings and bring them along to the second workshop.

For the second session you will bring observations that you have carried out and the session will look at how to interpret these making links to child development, theory and practice.  It will support practitioners in interpreting what they have seen in meaningful ways.  This will enable practitioners to explain and evaluate the methods of observation that they should use for different situations which will enable better sharing of information and more effective planning.

Suitable For:  Practitioners working with children from 0-5 years within the EYFS who are wishing to further their career or are currently studying towards Childcare qualifications.

Venue: St Peter's Under Fives, St Peter's Primary School, Horton Road, Gloucester. GL1 3PY

Cost: £45 for members / £80 for non members