0mo–11mo10 minQuiet timeMealtimeFamily time
Baby Progress Share Prep
A short guided check-in where you notice your child's cues and capture a few clear observations to share with your setting, including planning language support if needed.
What you'll need
Essentials
- a soft blanket or towel
- a phone notes app or a small notebook and pen
Nice to have
- a favourite toy or comforter
- one recent photo or short video of your child
Movement level: low
What you'll do
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneGets to know and enjoy daily routines, such as getting-up time, mealtimes, nappy time, and bedtime.Mind· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneSignals feeding readiness refusalBody· 4mo–6mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneAnticipates feeding cueMind· 1mo–6mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneReciprocal social smileHeart· 1mo–4mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneLaughs during social playHeart· 3mo–6mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneMakes early non-cry soundsMind· 0mo–3mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneBids to keep adult attentionHeart· 3mo–5mo· stretch
- MilestonePoints and gazes to share attentionHeart· 8mo–2y· stretch
What it practices
- Responds to and thrives on warm, sensitive physical contactObservable behaviour from Development Matters
- Expresses discomfort, hunger or thirst.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Anticipates food routines with interest.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Opens mouth for spoon.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Laughs and gurgles, e.g. shows pleasure at being tickled and other physical interactions.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Plan time to share and reflect with parents on babies’ progress and development, ensuring appropriate support is available where parents do not speak or understand English.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)