1. Task 2
by Tuesday 8th January 2018

2. Task 2 Grade D Grade C Grade B Grade A
1/ Introductory paragraph about what child care workers observe (the information they collect) and things they should consider such as; confidentiality, using technology, sharing information with colleagues and the accuracy of information.
2/ describe the different ways of observing (5 marks) – Full explanation in sentences, try and give a reference.
Narrative methods
Checklist and tick chart
Event sample
Time sample
Sociogram
For each method find an image of an example recording method.
3/ For each method describe the advantages and disadvantages of the method. (5-marks)
4/ Explain how observations can support the development of children.
checking the pattern of children's development
Planning to support development and children's interests
Understanding children's behaviour
Sharing information with parents
Providing information to professionals
Grade D
Grade C
Grade B
Grade A
Identify a range of methods early years workers can use for observing children
Describe how to share observations with colleagues to promote development
Explain how observations can be used to support the development of children
How can carers knowledge of expected holistic development support observations