How do we assess our early years practice? How do we know if something has gone well or not? Or what needs to change and how this should be done? Often such questions can be answered intuitively. Or we can draw from and build on past experiences. Sometimes it is simply a case of trial and error, and at other times we are guided by an accepted understanding of what is right or wrong. However, in the world of early years practice, where children are central to everything, we must also accommodate the needs and expectations of parents, staff and local authorities, as well as adhering to the EYFS statutory framework. It can be difficult, therefore, to grow and change our practice, while still satisfying the needs of those around us.
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