What is the purpose of the EYFS profile?

The main purpose of the EYFS profile is to provide a reliable, valid and accurate assessment of individual children at the end of the EYFS. In addition, the EYFS profile provides an accurate national data set relating to levels of child development at the end of the EYFS.

What does the Eyfs profile look like?

The EYFS Profile is the statutory assessment that takes place at the end of the EYFS, during the summer term of the year in which the child reaches five, usually in the reception class. The EYFS profile summarises and describes children’s attainment at the end of the EYFS.

How does early years foundation stage profile work?

The early years foundation stage profile (EYFS) The EYFS profile sums up and describes each child’s development and learning achievements at the end of the EYFS. It is based on ongoing observation and assessment in six areas of learning and development, namely: ■■ personal, social and emotional development ■■communication, language and literacy

When does the early years Foundation Stage Handbook come out?

The early years foundation stage (EYFS) profile is statutory for the 2019 to 2020 academic year except for providers legally exempt under relevant regulations. The Early years foundation stage profile: 2019 handbook has been replaced with the 2020 version. First published.

What is the statutory framework for early years Foundation Stage?

Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage The EYFS framework3sets the statutory standards for the development, learning and care of children from birth to age 5. Assessment and reporting arrangements The assessment and reporting arrangements4(ARA) for 2017 gives statutory guidance on making and moderating EYFS profile assessments.

Why is the foundation phase profile important in Wales?

As a key part of the Welsh Government’s Early Years Development and Assessment Framework (EYDAF), the Foundation Phase Profile (the profile) supports assessment of children’s learning and development throughout their time in the Foundation Phase.

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