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Early years observation and planning (Scotland) Online Course

Course Published 20 mins CPD Accredited

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Illustrative workplace context. The course outline is listed below.

Course overview

Develop skills in observation, assessment, and planning for early years settings in Scotland, supporting children's learning journeys. This course covers observation techniques, how to assess children's progress within the Scottish curriculum context, and how to use responsive planning to support each child's individual learning and development.

Early years observation and planning (Scotland) at a glance

Early years observation and planning (Scotland) is a CPD accredited online course from Chefs Bay Academy, taking 20 mins to complete. The certificate is ready to download as soon as you pass.

Entry typeCourse
Provider statusPublished
Duration20 mins, self-paced
CertificateCPD Accredited, download after passing
Study and retakesAny device, unlimited retakes within your chosen access period.

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Chefs Bay Academy is run by Chefs Bay Hospitality Limited (Company No. 13588811), a UK hospitality and care staffing agency based in Merseyside. This course is included in the training bundle, with 12, 24 or 36 months of access for one person. Certificate information is listed for this course above.

What you will learn

  1. The Observation, Assessment, and Planning Cycle
  2. Observation Methods and Techniques
  3. Assessing Children's Learning and Development
  4. Responsive Planning and Next Steps
  5. Documenting Learning Journeys
  6. Linking Assessment to Curriculum for Excellence

Who needs this course

Early years practitioners, nursery workers, childminders, and early learning staff in Scotland who carry out observations, assessments, and planning to support children's learning.

About this course

Planning within a Scottish early-years setting

The Scottish version of this course takes 20 minutes and follows observation through assessment and responsive planning. Its modules include documenting learning journeys, identifying next steps and linking assessment to Curriculum for Excellence. It is intended for nursery staff, childminders and other early learning practitioners working in Scotland.

For a wider introduction to that curriculum, Curriculum for Excellence covers its capacities, curricular areas and assessment themes. Practitioners comparing national versions can also view observation and planning for early years in England, whose supplied syllabus includes the EYFS Profile and progress check at age two.

Your certificate

Pass the assessment and your certificate is ready to download as a PDF the same day, with your name and the course title on it. Print it, email it to a manager, or attach it to a CV.

  • PDF download, same day you pass
  • CPD accredited by The CPD Certification Service
  • Retake the assessment as often as you need within your access period

These are training courses, not Ofqual-regulated qualifications. Read how our accreditation works.

Certificate of achievement

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Observation, Assessment and Planning in the Early Years (Scotland)

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Your certificate, as a PDF, the same day you pass. Sample layout, your name and course are printed on it.

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  3. Complete your courses

    Work at your own pace on any device. You can pause and return within your chosen access period.

  4. Download your certificate

    Pass the end-of-course assessment, then download your course completion certificate.

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