{"id":492,"date":"2021-10-06T16:51:12","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T15:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sb\/earlylevelportal\/?page_id=120"},"modified":"2026-03-23T18:57:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T18:57:23","slug":"tracking-monitoring-and-assessment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sb\/earlylevelportal\/tracking-monitoring-and-assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"Tracking, Monitoring & Assessment"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tracking, Monitoring & Assessment<\/h1>\n

Resources<\/strong> \uf0ad<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

What is it?<\/h3>\n

In order to plan and deliver a range of appropriate learning experiences, which motivate, support and challenge children, practitioners must have an accurate understanding of each child\u2019s development<\/a>, knowledge and skill levels.\u00a0 Settings must have systems in place to allow practitioners and managers to assess and monitor children\u2019s progress in learning to inform their knowledge of the child and future planning<\/a>.\u00a0 The form these systems take will differ between settings but should be manageable, informative and relevant to ensure quality learning is taking place, supporting the needs of all children.<\/p>\n

Assessment happens in the moment and continually throughout the day (as part of responsive<\/a> practice) as practitioners make professional judgements of children\u2019s progress based on a range of evidence, e.g. observations<\/a> or interactions<\/a>.\u00a0 However, the tracking and monitoring of children\u2019s progress allows staff to make higher level judgements which inform planned improvements or targeted interventions.\u00a0 High quality professional conversations about progress in learning and analysis<\/a> of data should lead to improved outcomes for children.<\/p>\n

“The use of a range of information to monitor and track learners\u2019 progress and achievement is a key aspect of raising attainment and achievement. The analysis of information helps to inform planning to ensure the continued and appropriate progress of all learners.”<\/cite><\/p>\n

(Monitoring, Tracking and Reporting of Pupil Progress and Achievement<\/a>, Highland Council, 2013,\u00a0 p. 1)<\/p>\n

Key messages:<\/h3>\n