Assessment

Two Year Progress Check

If your child joins Nursery in Acorns and they have not had a progress check at their previous setting, we will carry out a progress check and provide you with a short-written summary of their development in the prime areas. If concerns are identified, we will develop a targeted plan for support.

Early Years Foundation Stage Profile

The EYFS Profile is a statutorydocument and is a way of summing up each child’s development and learning achievements at the end of Reception. It is based on ongoing observation and assessments in all seven areas of Learning and Development. Judgements for the profiles are made from observation of consistent andindependent behaviour, predominately from the children’s self-initiated activities.

At the end of the Foundation Stage we report on your child’s progress against the Early Learning Goals in terms of 'Emerging' or 'Expected' as well as providing a commentary on each child’s Characteristics of E ffective L earning. Early years foundation stage profile handbook_2023 (publishing.service.gov.uk)

Parents' Consultation Meetings

Both Nursery and Reception parents will be invited to parents' consultation meetings in the first half of the autumn term and again in the Easter term. They will also receive a written school report at the end of the Christmas term and at the end of the academic year.