Making observations and adapting practice as a result is key to the effective delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage, whether practitioners are observing the children or scrutinising themselves.
Although the early years workforce is becoming adept at the process of observing children, there can be a marked reluctance among staff to engage fully in observing and evaluating their own practice.
Until recently there has not been much demand for specific courses on reflective practice. In turn, this has meant that there have not been many courses available.
However, the renowned Pen Green Research Base leads a list of organisations that have identified a gap in EYFS training provision and have developed reflective practice courses to be launched this year.
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