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EYPS Support: Observation, reflection and evaluation

EYP student Martina Cooper focused on outdoor play to evidence Standard 10: Use close, informed observation and other strategies to monitor children's activity, development and progress systematically and carefully, and use this information to inform, plan and improve practice and provision; and Standard 38: Reflect on and evaluate the impact of practice, modifying approaches where necessary, and take responsibility for identifying and meeting their professional development needs. Marjorie Jack, an EYP and tutor with Edge Hill University, explains how.

Standard 10 requires the candidate to demonstrate that they observe what children can do and show how they use observations to make a positive impact on practice, provision and outcomes for children. Standard 38 requires the candidate to demonstrate that they reflect upon and evaluate their practice and use research and other sources to inform and improve their own and others' practice.

Martina Cooper is a qualified teacher working for the Jack and Jill Day Nursery in Oxton, Wirral. Martina is usually with pre-school children in the Foundation Stage, but as part of her EYP course spent time working with babies and toddlers.

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