The changes to the EYFS for 2021 have brought many questions for us all… but the burning questions currently surround EYFS assessment. What do we record? How do we evidence it? Are written records no longer required? I sat down a few days ago and brain dumped my thoughts! I wanted to consider my own … Read more
The building blocks of reading and writing Phase One Phonics Reading and Writing- two of the key skills that young children build when they begin their school journey. As a parent and teacher I find the reading journey astounding! Within a few short years children move from single letter sounds to being able to read … Read more
Back in June I created a blog post on EYFS Assessment under the revised framework and my approach. It was hugely popular and I’m happy to say that the range of assessment check point trackers goes from 2 year olds through to ELG, with an optional add on for 5 term preschoolers. I am also … Read more
With the introduction of the EYFS 2021, one of the biggest issues right now across Early Years seems to be ASSESSMENT and TRACKING How will we do it? Will we track? Do we need supporting evidence? What will OFSTED and our LA want to see? How do we manage workload and SLT expectations? It is … Read more
