The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old. All schools and Ofsted-registered early years providers must follow the EYFS.
EYFS Early Learning Goals
The EYFS definition
Children achieving a 'good level of development' are those achieving at least the expected level within the following areas of learning:
Communication and language
Physical development
Personal, social and emotional development
Literacy
Mathematics
% Achieving a good level of development
% Achieving at least expected in all 17 early learning goals
Average total point score
Source: DfE Early years foundation stage profile results: 2016 to 2017