On Blossom, making observations are quick and easy.

You are able to make an observation for one child or multiple children. Remember, you can type in the search bar to help find the children.

Once you have confirmed the selection, if you have selected more than one child you will be able to input general observation notes & then individual observation notes for each child. If you have selected just one child you will not need to input general observation notes.

Top tip: The upload files option will be different depending on the device being used. For example, if you are using a tablet you will have the option to take a video or photo directly from the device as well as choose from the library. However, if you are on a desktop you will simply click upload files and only be able to select from your computer files.

Once you have taken or uploaded the files, you will be directed to tag the specific children in the photos or videos. This means they will be visible on the observation & visible to the parents of the tagged children.

Top tip: When you are in the process of tagging the photos the children with restricted media permissions will have a photo icon under their name. This is an indication of whether they are allowed to be in specific media, group media, or not allowed to be in any media.

For more information on photo permissions please click here.

Next, you can begin linking your observation to the curriculum or framework & creating your next steps. You do this by clicking 'link to framework' & clicking 'set next steps'.

Once you have successfully linked your observation to the chosen framework or curriculum and set the next steps a tick will appear on the box once you have saved it.

Lastly, let's put all the steps together!