This peer to peer observation sheet will help you when carrying out peer to peer observations in your setting.

1. Peer Observation Record Sheet
Name of the person completing the observation:
Name of persons being observed:
Duration of session:
Description of observation
Link to person being observed
(All boxes do not need to be filled in - Just ones that are appropriate)
Interaction Notes
Does the adult make eye contact with the
children, gets down to the children’s level?
Did the adult complete any observations on
the children?
Did the adult follow the activities on the
displayed written planni
Did the adult use clear instructions,
questions and descriptive commenting | with
the children?
Did the adult model good behaviour,
manners and good practice with the
children?
Did the adult listen to the children, extending
thinking and vocabulary when appropriate?
Peer Observation Record Sheet

2. Was the adult smiling, display enthusiasm?
Did the adult praise the children, use
individual names?
Does the adult allow the children to develop
their self-esteem and independence?
Does the adult consistently reinforce the
settings behaviour management policy with
the children?
Does the adult communicate positively with
children and other adults in the room setting?
Does the adult allow children to take
calculated risks and talk to them about how to
keep themselves safe?
Did the adult greet children and parents in a
friendly and cheerful manner?
Note any identified areas future development
that can be included in your action plan;
Signed by person being observed:
Signed by observer: