A set of checkpoint descriptors (Baseline/Christmas/Easter/EOY/GD) for all areas of learning. Use these as an aid to decide if a child is on/off track to reach ELG at assessment points throughout the year. These are designed to be in line with the revised curriculum (starting Sept 2021) and to be particularly supportive to ECTs and staff new to EYFS. They are not intended to be used as ticklists but as a general guide to support practitioners in knowing whether a child is broadly in line with reaching the ELG at the end of the year.