Quality assessment, or documentation, is a key aspect of providing best practice in early childhood settings. Using real-life examples, Observations and reflections in childhood supports professionals in recording children’s learning and development during everyday activities. This Australian text explains how to: observe children and gather a range of documentation interpret documentation using different theoretical perspectives program using the strengths and interests identified in documentation share documentation with others. Diane Szarkowicz is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education, Health and Science at Charles Darwin University. She has worked in early childhood and primary education settings, and taught in the areas of assessment and developmental psychology at a tertiary level.