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Early learning goals

The 17 goals in the EYFS framework that describe the level of development children are expected to reach by the end of Reception.

Also called
ELGs
Used in
England
Topic
Curriculum

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EYFS profile England
The statutory end-of-Reception assessment in England in which teachers judge whether each child is meeting the expected level for each early learning goal.
Good level of development (GLD) England
A summary measure from the EYFS profile: a child has a good level of development if they reach the expected level in the early learning goals for the prime areas plus literacy and mathematics.
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) England
The statutory framework in England that sets standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to 5, covering nurseries, childminders and Reception classes.

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