Reception Good Level of Development

Reception Good Level of Development (GloD)

A good level of development refers to a summative assessment judgement which is made for each early years child at the end of the Reception year. A good level of development can be defined as a child reaching the expected level of development at the end of their reception year.

Children’s attainment and progress is evaluated on their learning outcomes in relation to Early Learning Goals (ELGs) encompassing the curriculum areas of:

• Communication and Language

• Physical Development

• Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED)

• Literacy

• Maths

• Understanding the World

The ELGs are interconnected, and children can display attainment across multiple different ELGs when engaging in a task or an activity.

A good level of development is defined as reaching the expected level in the prime areas of learning, along with specific aspects of mathematics and literacy. Insight can be gleaned from, but is not limited to:

• Listening, Attention and Understanding

• Speaking

• Self-Regulation

• Managing Self

• Building Relationships

• Gross Motor Skills

• Fine Motor Skills

• Comprehension

• Word Reading

• Writing

• Number

• Numerical Patterns

Some children may have an outcome of ‘emerging’ for some, or all, of the ELGs. This may be because they are developing a little later than their peers, have missed considerable class time that has impacted their learning or have a special educational need or disability (SEND). This does not mean that a child has ‘failed’ their reception year but it provides useful information that can inform the needs of the child as they move into Key Stage One. This promotes a smooth transition and informs the teacher of any extra support that can be provided, so every child is nurtured and catered for.