Milestoneunknown· 4.5y–5.5y

Writing

Writes recognisable letters, most of which are correctly formed. Spells words by identifying sounds in them and representing the sounds with a letter or letters. Writes simple phrases and sentences that can be read by others.

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This milestone4.5y–5.5yEYFS Profile0mo–5y012243648607284months
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What mastery looks like

Not yet

Cannot yet demonstrate: writes recognisable letters, most of which are correctly formed. spells words by identifying sounds in them and representing the sounds with a letter or letters. writes simple phrases and sentences that can be read by others

  • No observable behavior matching this goal
Emerging

Beginning to show writes recognisable letters, most of which are correctly formed. spells words by identifying sounds in them and representing the sounds with a letter or letters. writes simple phrases and sentences that can be read by others with adult scaffolding

  • Requires significant adult support
Developing

Demonstrates writes recognisable letters, most of which are correctly formed. spells words by identifying sounds in them and representing the sounds with a letter or letters. writes simple phrases and sentences that can be read by others in supported contexts

  • Achieves with prompting
  • Inconsistent across settings
Secure

Consistently meets goal across contexts — EYFS 'expected' level

  • Reliable demonstration without scaffolding
Reflexive

Exceeds goal; demonstrates with fluency and generalization

  • Applies independently in novel contexts

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