The profile is the new statutory assessment for children reaching the end of the Foundation Stage in England. It will replace statutory baseline assessment schemes from September and the first profiles are due to be completed at the end of the summer term next year.
According to the Foundation Stage Profile Handbook, published jointly by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority and the Department for Education and Skills, children are to be observed and assessed throughout the year, culminating with the teacher completing the Profile. The early learning goals are split into 13 assessment scales, with nine points for each scale.
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