This is a guide to observation techniques for all those working with children under eight years. It looks at why child care workers need to observe children and then gives instructions on how to carry out such observations. The authors show the aims and objectives for observing children and illustrate the many different methods of recording what has been observed. They also provide guidance on observing children with special needs and devote a whole chapter to suggested activities for promoting developmental progress. For easy reference, the book ends with a detailed breakdown of the developmental milestones.