The Government response to the Primary Assessment in England consultation has been met with a mixture of concern and suspicion by early years professionals who feel their opinions are being ignored. While elements of the document are welcomed, there are worries about the underlying consequences of proposed changes, especially that they may lead to increased downward pressure on early years children.
The report effectively spells the end of Key Stage 1 (KS1) tests, signals the introduction of a new baseline test for Reception children, and while retaining the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP), flags up changes both to it and the Early Learning Goals (ELGs).
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