1 As a team, have you discussed how children's daily tasks, such as putting on a coat, can be broken down into small, achievable steps?
2 Have you observed children, and talked with parents, enabling you to assess each child's development in the area of self-care and to plan their next step?
3 Do you give enough recognition and praise to children's attempts and achievements in this area?
4 Have you discussed with parents and carers ways of supporting children's developing independence at home?
5 Have you displayed signs around the setting to remind children to, for example, wash their hands after going to the toilet?
6 Are areas of provision organised to encourage children to select resources independently?
7 Do the resources, and intervention from adults, encourage children to take the initiative in their learning?
8 Are you offering appropriate support to children with special educational needs or disabilities in your teaching of skills/routines and in making resources accessible?
9 How do you encourage children to support/turn to each other for help in solving problems?
10 Do children have enough time and opportunities for practising skills and reinforcement of routines?
