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 of the Foundation stage -- 6. Activities to assist curriculum planning in order to promote developmental progress -- 7. Developmental milestones from birth to 8 years -- References -- Further reading -- Index