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Recommmended Reading and Websites

Below are a selection of the many books and websites related to assessment that are available to Early Years Practitioners. This page will be regularly updated.

Recommended Reading	Recommended Websites
Supporting Every Child's Learning across the Early Years Foundation Stage - Vicky Hutchin ISBN 9780340947777 This book offers guidance and advice on all aspects of assessment and planning in the early years. It includes observations of children learning across the age range. The author also considers the new statutory summative assessment, the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile, and how to ensure the assessment is used effectively to support planning in Year 1.	_{^{www.qcda.gov.uk}} All the information you need regarding the new Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP). Under the heading of assessment, go to (EYFS) Profile, there is information on the EYFSP handbook, continuing the learning journey, and moderation. You can download the handbook, and tracking sheet here, further guidance materials as well as case studies, all in PDF files.
A Practical Guide to Child Observation and Assessment 3rd Edition - Christine Hobart & Jill Franklin ISBN 9780748785261 This book offers guidance for observation techniques for babies to children of primary school age. It includes some practical examples which could be used and adapted. It is very accessible and full of useful ideas.	www.teachernet.org.uk For teachers and Headteachers. Gives an overview of the EYFS profile, as well as links to download the handbook. Useful for keeping up to date on news in early years.
Observing and Assessing for the Foundation Stage Profile - Vicky Hutchin ISBN 0340812129 This book gives practical ideas about how to make observations and use these to inform next steps. It also has some good ideas about how to involve parents and children in the FSP.	nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk /earlyyears Information on assessment for learning, literacy and numeracy framework materials, and information on the early year’s foundation stage. Useful as a reference site for planning and assessment. Also has a variety of frequently asked questions regarding the EYFSP which is useful for those starting out or with any queries.
Continuing The Learning Journey This pack builds has been designed to help schools to give children a positive experience of transition as they move into Key Stage 1, and to show practitioners and settings how to make effective use of the information available from the EYFS profile.	www.cfbt.com The website for the School Improvement Service in Lincolnshire containing details of training and support materials developed by CfBT consultants.

Recommended Reading

Recommended Websites

Supporting Every Child's Learning across the Early Years Foundation Stage - Vicky Hutchin ISBN 9780340947777

This book offers guidance and advice on all aspects of assessment and planning in the early years. It includes observations of children learning across the age range. The author also considers the new statutory summative assessment, the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile, and how to ensure the assessment is used effectively to support planning in Year 1.

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All the information you need regarding the new Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP). Under the heading of assessment, go to (EYFS) Profile, there is information on the EYFSP handbook, continuing the learning journey, and moderation. You can download the handbook, and tracking sheet here, further guidance materials as well as case studies, all in PDF files.

A Practical Guide to Child Observation and Assessment 3rd Edition - Christine Hobart & Jill Franklin ISBN 9780748785261

This book offers guidance for observation techniques for babies to children of primary school age. It includes some practical examples which could be used and adapted. It is very accessible and full of useful ideas.

www.teachernet.org.uk

For teachers and Headteachers. Gives an overview of the EYFS profile, as well as links to download the handbook. Useful for keeping up to date on news in early years.

Observing and Assessing for the Foundation Stage Profile - Vicky Hutchin ISBN 0340812129

This book gives practical ideas about how to make observations and use these to inform next steps. It also has some good ideas about how to involve parents and children in the FSP.

nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk
/earlyyears

Information on assessment for learning, literacy and numeracy framework materials, and information on the early year’s foundation stage. Useful as a reference site for planning and assessment. Also has a variety of frequently asked questions regarding the EYFSP which is useful for those starting out or with any queries.

Continuing The Learning Journey
This pack builds has been designed to help schools to give children a positive experience of transition as they move into Key Stage 1, and to show practitioners and settings how to make effective use of the information available from the EYFS profile.

www.cfbt.com
The website for the School Improvement Service in Lincolnshire containing details of training and support materials developed by CfBT consultants.

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