Template: Observation of a child's wellbeing
How to observe and put words to what matters
Seeing and putting words to what you see is a professional skill. Stick to what you actually observe.
§What you look for
- 01How is the child doing socially — does it play with others, is it alone?
- 02Language and communication: how does the child express itself?
- 03Motor skills and activity: what does the child master, what is difficult?
- 04Emotions and mood during the day.
- 05Changes over time – something that is different from before?
§How to record
- 01Write what you saw – not what you think or guess.
- 02Note time and situation.
- 03Keep it respectful and confidential.
- 04Divide the budget into clear line items.