Nursery World - Schools get news of assessment

Plans for the single scheme to replace the 90 or so baseline assessment schemes in existence have been sent to every primary school in England. The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority has sent out leaflets to tell teachers and practitioners what to expect when baseline assessment ends on 31 August. It is being replaced by the Foundation Stage profile, a national scheme to be based on practitioners' ongoing observations and assessments over all six areas of learning set out in the Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage.

The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority has sent out leaflets to tell teachers and practitioners what to expect when baseline assessment ends on 31 August. It is being replaced by the Foundation Stage profile, a national scheme to be based on practitioners' ongoing observations and assessments over all six areas of learning set out in the Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage.

Instead of being assessed during their first seven weeks in reception, each child's typical development and achievements will be recorded on assessment scales derived from the stepping stones and Early Learning Goals. These profiles will be used to inform parents and Year One teachers about each child's progress and learning needs.

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