This document summarizes a child observation of a child, noting the child's name, observer's name, age of child, date, time, grouping, areas of learning observed, any key language used, characteristics of effective learning observed, and next steps planned.

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Child Observation
Name of child: Name of observer:
Age in months: Date:
Start time​:
Observation
Finish time​:
Grouping:
Individual
Pair – Adult
Pair – Child
Small Group
Whole Group
Seven areas of learning:
PSED L
PD M
C&L UW
EA&D
Any key language
spoken:
Characteristics of Effective Learning: High any observed during observation
Playing and Exploring ­
engagement
Active Learning ­
motivation
Creating and Thinking
Critically ­ ​thinking
Finding out & exploring
Playing with what they know
Being willing to “have a go”
Being involved & concentrating
Keeping trying
Enjoying & achieving what they do
Having their own ideas
Making links
Choosing ways to do things
Evaluation:
Next steps: