Interview questions

Select a child aged between six months and five years who you will be able to see and observe on several occasions. This child may be a neighbour, relative or a friend’s child. You may observe the child in their home or while they attend a children’s service. You will need the permission of the child’s parents to gather and document information about the child. If the child is old enough to understand, you will also need to explain the task to them and ask for their permission and cooperation.
The purpose of this assignment is to practice your newly developed skills in observation and documentation to really get to know one child well. You will also practise the skill of displaying this information for sharing.
So, let’s start by finding out all we can about the child you have chosen to observe.
Interview questions
Design an interview sheet that you could use with this child’s parents as a way of gathering information about their child. You will need to include questions about their child’s friends, favourite foods, toys, games, people, as well as their routines, habits and interests. Remember the aim of the interview is to gain as much information as possible about the child, their experiences, and their families expectations, anything that will let you get to know the child better.
When you are happy with your interview questions, carry out the interview with one of your chosen child’s parents. You will need to include both the questions and the answers you receive.