Unit 7 Observation, assessment and planning Lesson 2 © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

LO1 Understand the observation, assessment and planning cycle. AC 1.2 – Discuss the observation, assessment and planning cycle. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Activity Describe three reasons for carrying out an observation. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Observation, assessment and planning cycle LO1 Understand the observation, assessment and planning cycle [AC 1.2] Observation, assessment and planning cycle Observation, assessment and planning is a cycle with the child at the centre of everything we do. Observation Assessment Planning Child © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Observation, assessment and planning cycle LO1 Understand the observation, assessment and planning cycle [AC 1.2] Observation, assessment and planning cycle Observations enable practitioners to look, listen and note what the child is doing. Assessments allow practitioners to analyse their observations and make decisions about the child and what they are doing. Planning will be based on the observations and assessments carried out by the practitioner. This will, in turn, lead to further observations and assessments. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

The age and stage of the child The individual needs of the child LO1 Understand the observation, assessment and planning cycle [AC 1.1, 1.2] Time: 15 mins Discuss how the observation, assessment and planning cycle will help practitioners to plan for a child who is about to move up to a reception class. Consider: The age and stage of the child The individual needs of the child How you will use your findings from observations that you have carried out. Teacher notes: This activity will enable learners to combine learning from the 2 ACs discussed in this session. Example: By observing the child in the setting, practitioners can assess specific areas of development such as independence, and can then plan activities to help develop this skill. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

List the advantages and disadvantages of the observation, assessment and planning cycles. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Write a reflective account of the function/purpose of the observation, assessment and planning cycle. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Give a detailed description of each element of the cycle: Observation Explain why is observation, assessment and planning are described as a cycle. Give a detailed description of each element of the cycle: Observation Assessment Planning. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Planned and unplanned observations LO1 Understand the observation, assessment and planning cycle [AC 1.2] Time: 15 mins Ask your supervisor how the setting uses the observation, assessment and planning cycle in the setting. Consider: Planned and unplanned observations Discussing the outcomes in team meetings Individual and team planning Meeting individual needs. Teacher notes: This activity will enable the learners to discuss this criteria further with their supervisor and put learning into context. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited