What are ELGs?

• 17 end-of-reception goals across Prime and Specific areas.
• Use for summative profile; do not turn into checklists for daily teaching.

Linking evidence

• Tag journal entries to the most relevant ELGs; avoid over-tagging.
• Use the journey view to show progress towards goals rather than one-off ticks.

Examples (by area)

• Communication & Language: Conversations, retelling events.
• Personal, Social & Emotional: Turn-taking, self-regulation strategies.
• Physical: Core strength, fine motor skills.
• Literacy: Phonemic awareness, letter formation in meaningful contexts.
• Mathematics: Subitising, composition of number through play.
• Understanding the World: The Natural World via real-world experiences.
• Expressive Arts & Design: Creating with materials, being imaginative.

See also: Areas of Learning · Observations/Next Steps · Learning Journal & Journey