When introducing the Foundation Stage Profile, Ken Boston, chief executive of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, said that its sensible and straightforward approach would mark the beginning of a new era in assessment practice. With the end of the Profile's pilot year approaching, the general consensus is that his prediction has been justified.
At the centre of the Foundation Stage Profile are skilful and well-planned observations that provide reliable assessment information on young children. The Profile enhances the professionalism of Foundation Stage practitioners by recognising their vital role in making judgements about children's progress and in deciding how much record keeping is necessary.
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