Personal, Social and Emotional Development this will comprise of making relationship: self-confidence and self-awareness, managing feelings and behaviour. Physical Development this includes moving and handling, health and self-care. Communication and Language this entails listening and attention, understanding.

Understanding and observing each child's development and learning: assessing progress and plan for next steps. Identifying any need for additional support. The learning process of pre-school children in a playgroup or nursery. The significance of observations and how this is embedded into curriculum planning for preschool education. Understanding and meeting the individual needs of each child in the setting