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Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Results released for 2018-2019

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The DfE has published statistics this week about the results of the Early Year’s Foundation Stage Profile. The information is submitted annually by schools at the end of a children’s reception year.

Some of the findings show that:

  • The percentage of children achieving a good level of development continues to increase, but at a slower rate. 71.8% of children achieved a good level of development- up by 0.3 points on 2018.
  • There has been an increase in the inequality gap between all pupils and the lowest attaining 20%. The percentage inequality gap has risen to 32.4% in 2019 compared to 31.8% last year, however it is still lower than in 2013.
  • Of all children with SEN, 24% achieved at least the expected standard in all the Early Learning Goals and 25% achieved a good level of development.
  • Of children receiving SEN Support, 28% achieved at least the expected standard and 29% achieved a good level of development.
  • Of children with a statement or EHC Plan, 4% achieved the expected standard and 5% achieved a good level of development.
Read the full report

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