EYFS Observation Assessment & Next Steps Toolkit

Make EYFS observation, assessment and next-step planning more manageable with this practical 21-page practitioner toolkit, featuring editable recording forms, planning templates and a clear five-stage workflow.

Designed for EYFS practitioners working with children aged 3–5, this resource helps you record meaningful observations, identify learning and interests, plan appropriate next steps and review progress.

What’s Included?

• 18 practical observation, planning and review templates
• Quick and detailed observation records for individual children and groups
• Child-initiated play and adult-led activity observation forms
• Child Voice and Parent/Carer Contribution records
• Next-step planning tools for learning opportunities and provision adjustments
• Individual child overviews and weekly observation trackers
• Follow-up logs, review records and key person reflection forms
• Fictional worked example demonstrating the five-stage process
• How to Use guidance for flexible implementation

A Simple Five-Stage Approach

Observe → Notice → Plan → Act → Review

Follow a clear process from noticing children’s learning to planning appropriate opportunities and reviewing what happened.

Perfect For

EYFS observation and assessment, Nursery, Reception, key person records, individual learning support, practitioner reflection and next-step planning.

Choose only the forms you need rather than completing every template for every child.

Files: Editable Word (.docx) and printable 21-page A4 PDF (.pdf), including portrait and landscape recording sheets.

EYFS | Ages 3–5