Planning and Observation – Early Years Education settings only

Course Description

You are only eligible to attend this course if you work in one of the following Early Years Education Settings:

• Cylch Meithrin Blodau Bach
• Cylch Meithrin Cwm Derwen
• Cylch Meithrin Nelson
• Cylch Meithrin Pontllanfraith
• Cylch Meithrin Tedi Twt
• Cylch Meithrin Yr Enfys
• Dewi Sant
• Greenfields Nursery Blackwood
• Little Acorns Preschool (Caerphilly) Ltd
• Little Einsteins Academy Limited
• Little Einsteins Academy Limited – New Tredegar
• Markham Playgroup
• Mini Miners Hall
• Tiddlers Wraparound

This training session explores the essential role of observation and planning in supporting young children’s learning and development within early years settings. The session highlights how thoughtful, responsive approaches to observation and assessment can inform meaningful, child-centered planning.

Participants will consider different types of observation and how these can be used to understand children’s interests, strengths and next steps in learning. The session will also explore how planning can remain flexible and responsive, ensuring that provision is guided by children’s needs rather than fixed outcomes.

Course Outcome

• Understand the purpose and value of observation in early years practice.
• Identify different methods of observation and when to use them effectively.
• Recognize how observations inform assessment and support children’s progression.
• Reflect on current approaches to planning and observation within their setting.
• Develop responsive planning methods that build on children’s interests and needs.
• Use observation to identify next steps and enhance learning opportunities.

Costs

FREE

Sessions

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Request a place

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If the place is available, it will be recorded on Dewis and you will be notified by email.

Enquiries

Call the Early Years Hub on 01443 863232.