Next Steps and Tracking

• Ideal for early years practitioners looking to strengthen assessment and planning.

Effective observations and tracking help practitioners understand each child's progress and plan meaningful next steps. Using assessment confidently ensures every child receives the right support to reach their full potential.

• Understand the purpose of next steps and how they support children's learning and development
• Use observations and assessments to identify meaningful next steps
• Link observations to developmental milestones and the EYFS framework
• Plan child-centred next steps that promote progress
• Use tracking tools to monitor development and identify emerging needs
• Interpret tracking information to inform planning and provision
• Reflect on the impact of next steps and tracking to improve outcomes for children

1. 1Understanding Next Steps
2. 2Observation and Assessment
3. 3Linking to the EYFS
4. 4Planning Meaningful Next Steps
5. 5Using Tracking Tools
6. 6Informing Provision
7. 7Reflecting on Practice