Explain reasons for accurate and coherent record keeping

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Unit: Unit 2.5: Work in partnership
Learning outcome: 4 Understand recording, storing and sharing information in relation to partnership working
Assessment criteria: 4.2 Explain reasons for accurate and coherent record keeping

• Records should be accurate and coherent because:
  • They may be used to assess and meet a child’s needs
  • They may be used to make decisions about a child
  • They are legal documents that may be used in a courtroom
  • They may be required in an emergency