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Julian Grenier talks about effective observation

Julian Grenier, head of Sheringham Nursery, talks about how they use observation at their setting and how being able to do something about the observation is key to using them to inform effective practice.

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  • Observation skills
  • Effective practice
  • Keen observation

T Level Tech Qual in Education and Childcare:

  • Performance outcome 3
  • Sessions 1-5
  • K3.2 Understand the purpose of observation, assessment and planning to support children’s progress
  • S3.10 The student must be able to use formal and informal monitoring and observation techniques
  • S3.11 The student must be able apply assessment techniques within the current Early Education Curriculum Framework
  • S3.12 The student must be able to carry out and record observational assessments and conclusions
  • S3.13 The student must be able to assess babies and young children’s development against the expected milestones
  • S3.14 The student must be able to make use of formative and summative assessment to inform next step and educational opportunities

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Julian Grenier, head of Sheringham Nursery, talks about how they use observation at their setting and how being able to do something about the observation is key to using them to inform effective practice. Use this clip to gain further understanding on how keen observation skills support effective practice.