Question: Will children need to undergo assessments for their EYFS profile this year?

Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Actions for early years and childcare providers during the coronavirus outbreak
section_headers: Early Years Foundation Stage
Do settings need to meet the learning and development requirements in sections 1 and 2 of the EYFS?
section_content: Following the amendments to the EYFS from 24 April, early years settings only
need to use reasonable endeavours to deliver the learning and development
requirements set out in the EYFS. We understand that these are exceptional
circumstances and the priority at this time is keeping children safe and well
cared for. As far as possible, children should also benefit from a broad range
of educational opportunities.
*[EYFS]: early years foundation stage

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer, while related to the question, does not answer the question that was asked.
This does not answer the question. This answer does not provide any information on whether or not children have to undergo assessment for their EYFS profile this year. Instead, this answer provides information on reasonable endeavours to deliver learning and the priority to keep children safe and well cared for during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Supporting children and young people with SEND as schools and colleges prepare for wider opening
section_headers: Questions and answers
What should be considered when updating risk assessments?
section_content: For children and young people for whom a risk assessment continues to be
recommended, up to and/or after 1 June, their risk assessment will need to
balance a number of different risks, including:

the potential health risks to the individual from coronavirus, bearing in mind any underlying health conditions/ clinical vulnerability. For further information, refer to the guidance on shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from coronavirus
the risk to the individual if some or all elements of their EHC plan temporarily cannot be delivered in the normal manner or in the usual setting, and the opportunities to meet needs in a different way temporarily, for example, in the home or online or in a different way at school
the ability of the individual’s parents or carers or home to ensure that their health and care needs can be met safely week-round or for multiple weeks, bearing in mind the family’s access to respite care. (This may be particularly important to consider, from 1 June, for those children and young people who are not in the year groups prioritised for a return to education settings.)
any risk to siblings or family members if the child or young person’s condition prevents or inhibits self-regulation and if their behaviours cannot be supported or managed by parents or carers at home
the potential impact to the individual’s wellbeing of changes to routine or the way in which provision is delivered
any safeguarding risks for children with a social worker if not in school and the need to support care placements for looked-after children (see the vulnerable children and young people guidance for further information on school attendance for children with a social worker)
any other out-of-school/college risk or vulnerability, for example, a child or young person becoming involved in dangerous behaviour or situations (including the risk of exploitation)

If a risk assessment determines that a child or young person’s needs continue
to be more safely met at home, local authorities, educational settings and
parents should consider whether moving either equipment or services into a
child or young person’s home would enable them to be supported there. This may
be a more feasible solution for day settings than residential settings, and
may include:

physiotherapy equipment
sensory equipment
online sessions with different types of therapists
phone support for parents in delivering interventions
in-person services, where necessary

*[EHC]: education, health and care plan

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer does not address EYFS profile and assessments for this year.
This does not answer the question. This answer contains information on what needs to be taken into account when making risk assessment for children and young people whom a risk assessment continues to be recommended. It does not provide any information on whether or not children need to undergo assessment for their EYFS profile this year.

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Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Actions for early years and childcare providers during the coronavirus outbreak
section_headers: Early Years Foundation Stage
Will schools assess children against the EYFS profile this academic year?
section_content: The Secretary of State for Education has announced that there will be no exams
or assessments in schools this summer. This includes no assessment of children
in reception year against the early learning goals that form the EYFS profile.
This also means no moderation by local authorities.
*[EYFS]: early years foundation stage

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer directly answers the question of whether or not students will undergo assessments for EYFS profiles this year.
This is a direct answer to the question. This answer provides information on Secretary of State for Education's announcement to cancel exams or assessments in schools this summer including assessment of children in reception years for their EYFS profile.

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