Observation process can also be used to identify the effectiveness of the setting, specific areas of the setting, specific activities and the practitioner. Arguably, to see the children progress and be happyis every practitioner's ultimate aim and one that gives us tremendous satisfaction and reward. We therefore need to be prepared to examine our own practices closely to ensure that we are supporting and not compounding children's learning opportunities inadvertently. If we aim to provide appropriately for all children within our settings, then we should be prepared to capitalise on the value and practicalusefulness of observational approaches and ensure observation is a regular activity.