To understand the requirements of the statutory Reception Baseline
To consider how the baseline process can provide valuable information for all practioners.
To discuss ways to strengthen understanding of children's devlopment through effective activities and observation in provision.
To explore how to use the Baseline information to plan next steps for all children.

The Reception Baseline is the first statutory assessment that has to be completed for all children in entry to the EYFS. This course will provide guidance on the statutory baseline requirements. The course will then focus on how to develop an effective understanding of children's level of development in the first few weeks in EYFS and ways to use this knowledge to inform planning, leading to further observations and assessments. We will also consider effective provision for the first few weeks in EYFS and ways to enhance the learning environment.