Should I be doing obs

[mum2oliver]

Iv been a childminder for 2 years.Iv only ever looked after close friends children.I now want to use this time whilst my children are still at home to get quallified so in time I can go work in a pre-school setting.
We have to show some work on record keeping of observations.
Should I be doing these as a childminder?
Is it a chosen thing or a must?
Iv only had one inspection and that was after 6 months.I wont have another for2 years.

Hi
When you start with the EYFS next September you will have to do obs - then planning - then obs again, so you plan for child's interests and next steps by observing them first
Between now and then it's good practice to put some paperwork in place - but most people are quite rightly waiting for courses and advice from local authorities
Hope this helps!