See the complementary methods of assessment that three Early Years centres use, and hear explanations from experienced EYFS practitioners. To encourage analysis, these examples have no commentary.
At The Hall Day Nursery, Oliver plays in the sand before taking part in a focused number-matching activity. At the Clifton Children's Centre, Millie is filmed while she plays in the rain, with staff using the video for observation and assessment.
At Evesham Nursery, staff observe a role-play activity and talk to the children about it as part of their assessment process.