Effective Observation, Assessment & Planning

Are your observations making a real difference to children's progress?

Do your practitioners know how to identify significant learning and confidently plan meaningful next steps?

Strong observation, assessment and planning are at the heart of outstanding early years practice.

This course will equip your team with the confidence and practical skills to recognise significant learning, make accurate professional judgements and create purposeful learning experiences that genuinely support children's development.

Whether you're preparing for Ofsted or simply looking to strengthen everyday practice, this course provides practical strategies that can be implemented immediately.

🔎 What You'll Learn

✅ What inspectors really look for when discussing observation and assessment

✅ How to make meaningful, objective observations

✅ Turning observations into accurate assessments

✅ Planning purposeful next steps that extend children's learning

✅ Reducing unnecessary paperwork whilst maintaining high-quality practice

✅ Using observations to support your curriculum and improve outcomes

✅ Embedding responsive, child-led planning