Appendix A
Digging deeper - Good Level of Development
A GLD in the EYFS is a statutory measure of child attainment at the end of Reception, signifying they are well-prepared for Year 1. Children reach GLD by meeting the “expected” level in 12 Early Learning Goals across 5 areas:
- Personal, social and emotional development (Prime Area)
- Physical (Prime Area)
- Communication (Prime Area)
- Literacy
- Mathematics
The picture in Bromley in 2024/25
Overall
2024/25 – 73.3% (+5.0% vs National)
2027/28 – 80.0% Target (Overall)
249 additional children achieving GLD to meet target
2024/25 – 52.3% (+1.1% vs National FSM)
2027/28 – 61.5% Target (FSM)
31 additional children achieving GLD to meet target
Gender
Girls – 79.3%
Boys – 67.7%
Autumn – 78.5%
Spring – 75.1%
Summer – 67.9%
First language
Other than English – 67.3%
Asian/Asian British – 76.4%
Black/African/Caribbean – 66.0%
Mixed/Multiple ethnic groups – 77.6%
Other – 64.5%
Special educational needs
SEN – 22.7%
No SEN provision – 80.1%
Appendix B →