How do I find what evidence is needed for Reception child.

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Hi all

So we had our parents evening last week and were told the teacher doesn't have enough evidence and is on the border line (I'm not sure what this really means if anything...) but I need to do more work at home but I want to know exactly what is needed. I read and do all sorts but it would be handy to know what evidence is exactly needed so I can go over specific things with him.
I know he knows more than he let's on at school and I just don't think the teacher sees as much as we do.
I have the EYFS info of counting to 10 reading simple sentences etc but if there are any links for specifics it would be greatly appreciated.
TIA

You need to ask them. Tell the teacher to be specific. Do you have a facility to upload photos? Do you have a readjng record book that you write in? What on earth does 'borderline' mean??

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/eyfs-profile-exemplication-materials

What do they mean by borderline? Borderline of what? Meeting expectations?

It's not unusual for kids not to show their abilities fully in reception. In terms of reading they should be aiming to be level 3 by the end of reception although there's a huge range. In both of my DC's class there have been kids who were still level 1 in Y1 and those who were free reading in reception.

In terms of maths I think normally kids can read, write and recognise numbers up to 20 at least (many can do 100 and beyond). They begin to do number bonds up to 10 and most are confident with these. (i.e, 7 + something = 10, 2 + something = 10). Obviously some could do a lot more (basic fractions, multiplications, two digit addition etc but not at all necessary).

In terms of writing again a huge variation some of the kids (especially winter born girls) could write quite well, all were trying to write and could manage their name but while most could form letters some were marginally legible.

what evidence?
simple question back to the teacher, what are they looking for?

because at school, if a child reads a sentence, the teacher can write it up as evidence she hear him read it, but if you come in and said he read it, she wouldn't take that as evidence anyway!

So, go back and ask her - is it that you want me to practice specific things? If so what? (eg counting to 20)

Or, is it that you want me to do stuff at home and then bring it in for you to stick in his folder, if so what exactly?

Writing his name, writing three or four word sentences. High frequency words, reading and writing. Reading red books. Bonds to ten, one more one less than a number.

Thank you all so much for your responses they are very helpful.

Thank you @Norestformrz for the link that is perfect.

I've no idea what she meant by borderline. Just said she cant get the evidence out of him I gave to upload things online but if they cant use it what would be the point in uploading it.

Ask for a copy of the national curriculum

It will be counting in twos and fives adding one adding 10
Using adjectives
There’s a huge list
But it must be independent to count

I’m surprised they’ve asked you! But it’s not uncommon

I think they can use things from home as evidence. Ds's class were doing on traditional stories this half term and ds wrote his name and 'beanstalk' on some paper, then drew a picture of a beanstalk with Jack and a giant, I put it in his book bag and his teacher said she would take pictures of it as evidence?? I'm not sure what your son's teacher asking for! Surely a lot of evidencing they have to do in the classroom anyway alongside things like pictures from home.

Hi, I’m an eyfs teacher, if your child is in reception, the expectation is they should be able to recognise and order numbers upto 20, double and halve upto 20 ( with objects is fine) but they it’s knowing what doubling and halving means. Basic addition of adding 2 single digit numbers together (with objects and fingers is fine) simple subtraction, recognising 2-d and 3-d shapes and describing them. To achieve the expected standard in reading and writing the general expectation is that your child is able to recognise phase 2 and phase 3 letters and sounds including high-frequency words and segment and blend to both read and write in addition to having a basic comprehension. Have a look at www. Lettersandsounds.com or google the phonics scheme the school is following. You can also sign upto twinkl it’s really good and search for any activities and worksheets you need to help support your child. You can also sign up to TES. In addition, the class teacher should provide you with a booster pack or additional homework to better explain what you can do with you child x