The Department for Education has published the updated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Profile handbook to support teachers and practitioners to complete EYFS Profile assessments in line with statutory requirements. The EYFS Profile is an important statutory assessment of children’s development at the end of the EYFS.
The EYFS Profile must be completed for each child and submitted to the local authority no later than 30 June. Local authorities must submit EYFS Profile data to DfE by 31 July.
The DfE are pleased to announce that this update includes a change to allow a child’s established or preferred mode of communication (including non-speaking communication, such as signing) to be used for all of the early learning goals (ELGs), including the Speaking ELG.
In order to be judged as expected, children must demonstrate the criteria of the ELG. The mode of communication is the way a child chooses to communicate, not the language a child communicates in. Therefore, when using any mode of communication, the ELGs for the communication and language and literacy areas of learning must still be assessed in relation to the child’s competency in English, or competency in British Sign Language.
The recent Childminder Forum, hosted by the Early Years Team, provided a valuable opportunity for childminders across the borough to connect, share experiences, and explore key initiatives shaping early years practice. June 2025 Childminders Forum at Family Hub Tudor Rose Community Centre A key focus of the session was the SENCO Hub of Knowledge (SHoK) Working Party,… Continue reading EY: June 2025 Childminders Forum: Highlights in collaboration, inclusion, and innovation
EYIR referrals made between February and June 2025 Important: Unfortunately, owing to an accessibility issue, any EYIR referrals made between February and June 2025 would not have been processed. Please resend the referral to the following email address, where it will be reviewed asap: [email protected] Please contact the Early Years team should you require any further support or information.… Continue reading EY: Early Years Integrated Review (EYIR) referrals and Health Visiting Team information
