Progress Records
Tracking and Celebrating Your Child's Growth
At Milestones, we believe every child is on a unique learning journey, and that families deserve to be meaningfully involved in it. Three times a year, our educators complete Progress Records that offer a detailed, thoughtful picture of your child's development, interests and achievements.
How We Observe and Record Learning
Throughout each day, our educators observe how children engage with their environment, peers and learning experiences. These observations help build a clear picture of each child's growth across key areas including cognitive, social, emotional, language and physical development.
When reviewing observations, educators reflect on questions like:
- What learning is evident - is it new or different?
- How is this learning meaningful for this child?
- Are any particular interests or strengths emerging?
- Are there areas where additional support would be beneficial?
Linked to the Lifelong Learning Curriculum and EYLF
Each Progress Record is assessed in alignment with our Lifelong Learning Curriculum, the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and recognised developmental milestones. This ensures your child's learning is supported through intentional teaching and age-appropriate experiences that are right for them.
Parent-Teacher Conversations
Once a Progress Record is completed, your child's educator will arrange a time to meet with you. These conversations are a chance to:
- Hear about your child's learning, interests and achievements
- Set goals together for the next stage of their development
- Discuss school readiness and upcoming transitions
- Raise any questions or concerns in a warm, supportive setting
These meetings are one of the most important ways we work in partnership with families, and we look forward to them.
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