Understanding the EYFS and Its Importance
In the UK, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is a framework that guides the education and care of children from birth to age five. During their Reception year (the final year of EYFS before entering Year 1), teachers assess children's development across key areas like communication, literacy, and physical development. These assessments are recorded in the EYFS profile, which helps educators and parents understand each child's progress and needs.
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How to Use the New EYFS Profile Cohort Reporting Feature:
Step 1: Access the EYFS Profile Cohort Reporting
- In your reporting system, find the "EYFSP Cohort Reporting" option under the menu bar.
Step 2: Select the Information for Your Report
- Choose what data to include in the report:
- Children's first and last names.
- The date of their most recent EYFS assessment.
- Whether they have reached a Good Level of Development (GLD).
- You can also select additional areas or assessment data if needed.
Step 3: Generate the Report
- Click the 'Search' button to generate a report based on your selected criteria.
- A table will appear, showing children's names and their GLD status.
- Scroll through the pages to explore all the results.
Step 4: Summarise and Analyse the Data
- Press the toggle to view the summary data that shows the percentage of children classified as 'expected,' 'emerging,' or 'exempt’ as well as the percentage of those who have a GLD development.
- This overview helps identify overall progress trends and individual learning needs.
Step 5: Download the Report
- Toggle summarised data on or off depending on your needs.
- Go to the toolbar and select the download option.
- Choose to export the report as a CSV file or Excel spreadsheet.
Conclusion
The new EYFS Profile Cohort Reporting feature simplifies the process of gathering, analysing, and exporting crucial cohort data. This step-by-step guide provides a framework for maximising the tool's benefits, ensuring that educators can easily identify developmental progress and trends.