Assessment in the Early Years

In our Early Years, we focus on each child as an individual, planning learning experiences that build on what they already know and can do. From Nursery to Reception children develop through play exploration, and guided activities, in a supportive, nurturing environment.

In Reception children take part in a baseline assessment including the statutory Reception Baseline Assessment (RBA). This helps teachers understand each child’s starting point and plan learning that meets their needs. The RBA is carried out by the teacher and it is used nationally to measure school progress rather then individual attainment.

Children’s learning is recorders in an individual portfolio, capturing experiences and achievements throughout the Early Years. From February half term the children in Reception start a writing book to record their developing skills. Observations, discussions and examples of children’s work help us monitor progress and provide the right support and challenge.

We Values strong partnerships with parents and carers. Parents can share ‘Wow Moments’ via Class Dojo helping us celebrate achievements and build a fuller picture of each child’s learning.

At the end of EYFS, children are assessed against the Early Learning Goals. The EYFS Profile combines all evidence of learning to provide a clear summary of each child’s development. This is shared with parents in the annual report showing whether children have reached the expected level for their age.

You can read more about Reception Baseline Assessment here.