HDC Peer to Peer Observation

Does the practitioner have a clear understanding of why the activity has been chosen?

Does the practitioner have clear understanding of expected outcomes?

Does the practitioner show awareness of the Characteristics of Effective Learning?

Does the practitioner watch, listen and responds to children?

Does the practitioner ask open ended questions and give children time to respond?

Does the practitioner engage in effective dialogue with children?

Does the practitioner model language well? (Letter & Sounds/Phonics)

Does the practitioner encourage children to express their thoughts and use new words?

Does the practitioner support children's independence and confidence?

Does the practitioner encourage children to speculate test ideas through trial and error?

Does the practitioner enable children to explore and solve problems?

Does the practitioner behave as an excellent role model for children to copy?

Does the practitioner support children to recognise and respond to their own physical needs?

Does the practitioner attend to children's personal needs?