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Characteristics of effective learning (COEL)
The curriculum also develops the three key characteristics of effective learning:
Playing and Exploring- children investigate and experience things, and ‘have a go’
Active Learning- children concentrate and keep on trying if they encounter difficulties and enjoy
achievements.
Creating and thinking critically - children have and develop their own ideas, make links between
ideas, and develop strategies for doing things.
At the end of the foundation stage, an EYFS profile will be completed for each child commenting
on whether they have met the ELGs. This will be shared with their parents/carers. At Charlton-on-
Otmoor C.E Primary School, we also complete an annual report, in the summer, for all the children
in the unit who have been with us for more than one whole term.
For further information, please speak to a member of staff or look at the link below:
https://www.gov.uk/early-years-foundation-stage
At the end of their Reception year the children will be assessed in these areas to
identify if they have met their Early Learning Goals:
