NEW EYFS Trackers - Development Matters

Development Matters Tracker & Reference Book

Based on the NEWEST Development Matters Guidance

A practical assessment tracker designed by childminders, for childminders.

Keeping track of children’s progress shouldn’t mean endless paperwork or complicated tick lists. Our Development Matters Tracker & Reference Book has been created to help you confidently monitor children’s learning while keeping the focus exactly where it belongs… on the child.

Trusted by 12,000 early years professionals across the UK, this professionally printed tracker has become an everyday essential for childminders and early years settings who want a simple, practical way to record progress without feeling overwhelmed.

What’s Included?

✔ Covers the latest Development Matters guidance from Birth to Reception.

✔ Includes all seven areas of learning in one easy-to-use book.

✔ Observation Checkpoints to help you identify and record progress quickly.

✔ Integrated Characteristics of Effective Learning (CoEL) throughout.

✔ Helpful examples and prompts to support professional judgement.

✔ Space for your own notes and observations.

✔ Includes our FREE guidance to help you get the most from your tracker.

Why Childminders & Nurseries Love Them

❤️ Child-focused – designed to support meaningful observations rather than endless ticking.

📝 Quick to complete – ideal for dipping into throughout the year rather than spending hours on paperwork.

🎯 Supports early identification – helping you recognise children who may need additional support or challenge.

📚 Easy reference – everything you need in one place.

⭐ Trusted by thousands of childminders and early years professionals.

Premium Quality

Every tracker is professionally printed in full colour, carefully bound and protected with a durable cover, making it perfect for everyday use.

Each child has their own tracker, creating a clear record of their learning journey from the day they start until they move on.

Incredible Value

Available from just £6 each, making it one of the most affordable and practical assessment resources available.

Whether you’re just starting your early years journey or looking to simplify your current assessment system, this tracker has been designed to save time, build confidence and support high-quality practice.

Join the 12,000 early years professionals already using the Development Matters Tracker to make assessments simpler, clearer and more meaningful.