... All parents can have access to their childs information at all times. Any information that is held on a computer will be registered with the data protection register, and only those registered will have access to the information. The importance of involving children and families as partners in observation and assessment and testing out findings with colleagues, families and other agencies. By trying to involve parents in the assessment of their children they will see their children in a different way, as children usually act different in different environments. For example a child at home may engage in activities such as jigsaws, but at nursery or pre school they may play with sand and water. Some children are very talkative at home, where in a setting they may be more quiet. By encouraging the parents to share information about their child this will help us gain a picture of their childs development. ...

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