EYFS Profile Assessment Workshops (for teachers completing the profile in reception classes only)

Posted on 21 May 2026 in News and updates

A Department for Education (DfE) funded workshop for professional dialogue to support the accurate assessment and submission of the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP).

As part of Best Start in Life, all reception teachers are encouraged by the DfE to attend an EYFS Profile Assessment workshop (formerly known as EYFSP moderation). Led by EYFSP Partners and funded by the DfE, the workshops will build a shared understanding of the Early Learning Goals (ELGs), strengthen clarity and consistency, and confident use of the best-fit model of the statutory EYFSP handbook.

Attendance is particularly important for schools with higher levels of disadvantage or gaps in data. In addition, workshops will consider the importance of conversations with Year 1 teachers, so Year 1 colleagues are also warmly invited to attend alongside reception teachers where possible. Teachers should attend one session only.

These sessions are face to face to provide rich opportunities for sharing best practice.

Workshop dates:

  • Tues 2 June 2026 (9.30am – 12pm) – Dartmoor Lodge, Ashburton
  • Tues 2 June 2026 (1pm – 3.30pm) – Dartmoor Lodge, Ashburton
  • Weds 3 June 2026 (9.30am – 12pm) – Castle Centre, Barnstaple
  • Weds 3 June 2026 (1pm – 3.30pm) – Castle Centre, Barnstaple
  • Weds 10 June 2026 (9.30am – 12pm) – Kenn Centre, Nr Exeter
  • Weds 10 June 2026 (1pm – 3.30pm) – Kenn Centre, Nr Exeter

How to book:

Please book your place by visiting the Devon Education Services Shop: EYFS Profile Assessment workshops – for teachers completing the EYFS Profile | DES