5 years: end of reception assessments

• EYFSP (Early Years Foundation Stage Profile) assessment, covering the 17 Early Learning Goals, to give a clear picture of your child’s development at the end of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

• Good Level of Development (GLD) judgement, indicating whether your child is well prepared for the next stage of learning.

• Careful transition preparation to Key Stage 1, helping children feel confident and supported as they move from early years into school learning.

NO: Continue to access universal Health Visiting and Early Help Family Hub services

YES: Access to targeted services listed below:

• APDR review with updated targets (Assess, Plan, Do, Review) to check progress, celebrate successes, and agree next steps for support.

• Specialist advice for Year 1, helping teachers plan the most appropriate support as learning becomes more structured.

• Parent review meeting, giving you time to discuss progress, ask questions, and work together on plans to support your child going forward.

If difficulties are ongoing, your child could access specialist services such as:

• Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA), if this has not already begun, to explore whether longer‑term statutory support is needed.

• Education, Health and Care Needs Plan (EHCP) provision, where agreed, setting out the education, health, and care support your child will receive.

• Embedded therapies such as Speech and Language Therapy (SALT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Physiotherapy, delivered as part of everyday learning and routines where appropriate.

• Ongoing support from community paediatric services, helping to monitor development and wellbeing over time.

• Access to specialist placements, if needed, to ensure the most suitable learning environment for your child.

• Support with formal Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessment pathways, including guidance and coordination with health and education professionals.