Version 1.3 Final July 2026 Area – Assessment
Feedback loop – EYFS – big picture
The quality of the feedback loop in EYFS is foundational to closing developmental gaps early. When all adults — teachers, TAs, and support staff — are acutely aware of each child's next steps across both curriculum learning and personal, social, and emotional development, they can make every interaction count. Targeted adult-child interactions, informed by clear and current next steps, directly drive progress toward the DfE's aspirational target of 75% of children achieving a Good Level of Development (GLD).
Feedback loop – EYFS
Implement a consistent, shared feedback loop system in EYFS so that every adult working with a child can articulate that child's current curriculum next step and developmental next step at any point. Adult-held targets must be visible, current, and directly linked to daily interactions and provision planning.
All adults can accurately state a child's next steps during learning walk drop-ins (target: 90%+ by end of each academic year) % of children on track for GLD tracked termly against the 75% DfE target. Evidence of next steps embedded in adult-annotated observations and provision planning. Reduction in gap between group performance.
Building on existing assessment systems (e.g., Gingerbread) this strengthens rather than replaces current practice. Achievable within normal staffing and planning structures with focused leadership support from the EYFS lead and SLT.
Sept – Oct 2027
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