Carole Sharman is an NVQ early years trainer, assessor and verifier.

Preface; Introduction; Acknowledgements; 1. Why do observations?; 2. A step-by-step guide to presenting an observation; 3. Experimenting with observational techniques; 4. Extending and utilizing your observations; 5. Linking observations and assessments to the Early Learning Goals and the National Curriculum; 6. Activities to assist curriculum planning in order to promote developmental progress; 7. Developmental milestones from birth to 16 years; References; Further reading; Index.