The Early Years Foundation Stage Profile

New to the Profile

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Profile is a statutory assessment of children’s development at the end of the academic year in which children turn 5. This assessment is usually undertaken by reception teachers, but on rare occasions, other early years settings would need to complete the Profile if it is not being done in reception year at school.

The EYFS Profile measures a child’s attainment in areas of learning known as Early Learning Goals (ELGs). Each child’s level of development is assessed against 17 ELGs across all 7 areas of learning in the EYFS.

This assessment must be completed for all eligible children registered at the school or early years setting and submitted to the local authority no later than 30 June 2024. The main purpose of this handbook is to provide guidance for schools when completing the EYFS Profile assessment.

Where to look for support

For more detailed information, you can refer to the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Handbook published by the Department for Education. It provides comprehensive guidance on completing the EYFS Profile assessment in line with the statutory requirements in the EYFS framework.