The EYFS Profile summarises and describes children’s attainment at the end of the EYFS. It is based on ongoing observation and assessment in the three prime and four specific areas of learning, set out below:
The prime areas of learning:
The specific areas of learning:
Children are defined as having reached a good level of development (GLD) at the end of the EYFS if they have achieved at least the expected level in:
Below is a breakdown of Early Years Foundation Stage – End of Reception Levels
Areas of Learning |
% Achieving Expected Level |
|
|
2017 |
2018 |
Personal, Social and Emotional Development |
94% |
84% |
Physical Development |
94% |
91% |
Communication and Language |
88% |
78% |
All Prime Early Learning Goals |
86% |
77% |
Literacy |
79% |
76% |
Mathematics |
86% |
81% |
Understanding the World |
96% |
84% |
Expressive Arts and Design |
93% |
87% |
Specific Areas |
77% |
73% |
All Areas |
74% |
73% |
Good Level of Development |
76% |
74% |