child observations

[Ellie Pain]

Dear Parents/Guardians,

I have recently commenced a MA in Play Therapy at the University of Roehampton and in order for me to develop my observational skills and understanding of early infancy the course requires me to observe a young child (preferable younger than 12 months) for one hour a week for 30 weeks. My primary interest will be in a child's developing relationship to the world along with his/her development of play and early forms of communication.

If you think you would be interested in allowing me the privilege of observing your child please do get in touch. We can set up an informal meeting to answer any questions you have and of course you can change your mind after the meeting. The observations can happen on a day/time convenient to you (it does need to be the same day & time every week) in your home/ a baby group/ routine trip out. All my observations will of course be confidential and anonymous.

I have further information that I can e-mail if anyone is interested, a letter from my University confirming who I am and a recent CRB check. Please do let me know if you have any interest or questions about this.

[Pugwash]

Just to support the above poster's plea. Social Work students are also required to do child observation but usually for one term and for under 5's. This is a national requirement for the SW Degree course. They also will have enhanced CRB check and letter from Uni.