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EYFS Baseline

Reception Baseline Assessment

From September 2021, all reception children are required to take part in a Baseline Assessment during their first 6 weeks of school. The Department for Education has produced an information leaflet about this assessment for parents/carers which is attached below. These assessments are carried out by the teachers in a quiet space near the classroom.

As the children are settling into school we will also carry out our own informal baseline activities. Teachers and Teaching Assistants will be getting to know your child by engaging in conversation, supporting their play and observing their self-chosen activities and interactions with other children. All the information we gather, will be used to support our planning to ensure our curriculum meets the developmental needs of the children. 

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64f5e8b29ee0f2000db7be4f/2023_Information_for_parents_reception_baseline_assessment_WEBHO.pdf