Observing Young Children

′This is a timely new book, which a wide range of early years practitioners will find accessible. I strongly support its principled focus on working collaboratively with families, the way it values children’s experiences, and its practical suggestions for developing high-quality, manageable systems to record assessments. I look forward to using this book with newly-qualified and more experienced staff.′

-- Dr Julian Grenier

The Froebel Trust warmly welcomes the publication of "Observing Young Children".  Admirably clear and eminently practical, the book is under-pinned and suffused with Froebel’s principles and demonstrates their application to the central skill of observation to the benefit of both practitioners and parents.

-- Duncan H Jackman
a little complex for some levels, but a useful supplementary book -- Dr Jackie Musgrave * drupal *
Once again Tina Bruce writes a highly accessible text that contextualises the role of observations in everyday practice. The text enables students to understand the complexities of observing professionally in a manner that is suited to learners new to this process and to practitioners aiming to refine their skills -- Miss Catherine Farnon * drupal *
This is a current companion to observing children in the early years. My students have already found this text invaluable in carrying out different observations and the importance of record keeping and planning. -- Miss Jo Button * drupal *
We have now made this book an essential read and have purchased -- Mr Aaron Bradbury * drupal *
This is a valuable text book for Foundation Degree in Early Years Students to use in Module 3 The Developing Child. It is easy to read, very informative and has some good case studies, visual aids and strategies that can be used when observing a child. -- Mr Denise Nannetti * drupal *
Excellent resource to support units for the HND course focussing on the value of using a range of observation techniques.
The students made good use of this book during their research. -- Mrs Angela Mahon * drupal *
A very helpful book for early years practitioners who want to step up their assessment practices. -- Mrs Anna Colgan * drupal *
Great to have a text about Observing at this level, very useful to support students starting a foundation degree with no early years background, and for underpinning knowledge to support student research projects -- Mrs Caroline Marshall * drupal *
Excellent. Explains clearly the rationale for practitioner observation to inform pedagogy. Suitable for practitioners at all levels in EY -- Mrs Caroline Wright * drupal *
This is a very easy to access book for students and has been invaluable as a teaching and learning tool on the Observing Children module. -- Mrs Claire Pescott * drupal *
Good structure including visuals, milestones, links to EYFS and examples of different observational methods. -- Mrs Dawn Burnham * drupal *
useful guide for students studying child observation. Clear explanations of methods and links to relevant theories. -- Mrs Kara Durn * drupal *
A useful text on observation and assessment that helps students to recognise the differentiated developmental pathways of children and the value of including parents. -- Mrs Kate Hulm * drupal *
This book is essential for the level 3 EYE course as it has all the relevant information related to observing children in an early years setting. The book is designed at a good level and links made to EYFS very well. -- Mrs Kerry Clayton * drupal *
Very practically based with examples from different settings- this will support students to critically analyse their own practices. -- Mrs Lynn Taylor * drupal *
Great text - easy to follow for students from level 4 to level 6. Critical learning activities are valuable and support the links between the practice and the theory. -- Mrs Michelle Rogers * drupal *
Great text - easy to follow for students from level 4 to level 6. Critical learning activities are valuable and support the links between the practice and the theory. -- Mrs Michelle Rogers * drupal *
An excellent resource to compliment Foundation Degree childcare programmes, that looks at the importance of observing young children and the different ways assessments can be done to inform future practice. -- Mrs MINE TANA * drupal *
some interesting perspectives on observation for all levels of early years students -- Mrs Nicola Stobbs * drupal *
Useful book for a wide range of early years courses. -- Mrs Nicola Stobbs * drupal *
This book is a must for all childcare practitioners. This has become an invaluable resource within my teaching. Has been receommended for our library. -- Mrs Pamela Canning * drupal *
Easy to read book, which covers different aspects of observations techniques. Strong emphasis of the essential aspect of postive working relationships with families. -- Mrs Petra Chipperfield * drupal *
This book is a really good read, very infomative with interesting chapters covering a variety of topics relating to observations. -- Mrs Sarah Collyer * drupal *
Wonderful resource from a reliable source. -- Mrs Sinead Mc Glacken * drupal *
A really lovely book which is accessible to all due to the nature of the range of presentations. A good mix between lists, tables, photos and text. First year students would love this book -- Mrs Tanya Richardson * drupal *
Links well to course content -- Mrs Terrie Blaszczyk * drupal *
a very good read for higher level courses in childcare -- Ms Alison Stevenson * drup