Within the Arc Pathway assessment, there are Arc Learning Goals (ALGs) and Arc Learning Goals Plus (ALG+). These support rich, formative assessment and inform next steps in children’s learning.
The ALGs and ALG+ differ from the Early Learning Goals (ELGs) in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
The 17 ELGs are statutory outcomes that children are expected to achieve by the end of the Reception year. They are used to make a final summative judgement before transition into Year 1.
In contrast, Arc Learning Goals (ALGs) are broad, developmental goals that provide insight into how a child is currently developing across key areas. They are not fixed endpoints or isolated milestones, but a way to build a fuller picture of a child’s learning and progress over time.
Arc Learning Goals Plus (ALG+) are used when a child is demonstrating beyond age-related expectations and indicate where a child is showing deeper understanding, advanced skills, or greater independence within a particular area of development.