A pedagogical tool to support exemplary practice

The Development Map works in multiple ways to underpin and support high quality pedagogy and practice.

Through

• Informed observation, assessment & planning
• Shaping a child centered curriculum
• Creative opportunities for teaching and learning e.g., following children's interests & funds of knowledge; using Learning Stories for literacy
• Reflective practice for children, practitioners, and parents e.g. using observations/learning stories to talk about how children are learning
• Supporting practitioner/teacher pedagogical dialogues about children's development, learning & progress
• Using the Quality Improvement Reviews & Development Maps