A balanced explanation of progress tracking, including everyday examples and how records can support an individual picture of learning.
Read moreProfessional Knowledge of the Child | EYFS
How practitioners develop a rounded understanding of each child and use it to inform EYFS care, teaching and assessment.
Read moreOver-Assessment | EYFS
A balanced explanation of over-assessment in EYFS, including the difference between unnecessary repetition and useful, purposeful information.
Read moreObservation | EYFS
A clear explanation of EYFS observation as everyday noticing and listening, with examples across care, play and learning.
Read moreNext Steps | EYFS
What next steps mean in EYFS, how they can guide adult responses and why they do not always need a separate written target.
Read moreNarrative Observation | EYFS
A short explanation of narrative observation, including a practical example and how descriptive accounts can support professional reflection.
Read moreModeration | EYFS
An accessible explanation of moderation as professional discussion, including examples across early years and its relationship with EYFSP moderation.
Read moreLearning Stories | EYFS
An introduction to Learning Stories: narrative assessment that brings together an experience, its possible meaning and voices from the child and family.
Read moreFocused Observation | EYFS
A concise explanation of focused observation, with examples of how a particular question can guide noticing and responsive support.
Read moreEYFSP Moderation | EYFS
A concise explanation of EYFSP moderation and how Reception colleagues can discuss assessment judgements using their knowledge of children.
Read moreEvidence-Light Practice | EYFS
A concise explanation of evidence-light practice, with examples of useful recording and its relationship to EYFS assessment requirements.
Read moreData vs Professional Judgement | EYFS
How recorded information and practitioners’ knowledge can work together to build a useful picture of learning in the EYFS.
Read moreAssessment for Learning | EYFS
A concise explanation of assessment for learning, with examples of how adults can respond to children’s understanding in everyday EYFS practice.
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