T Level EYE, L1 &2 Starting Points Assessment | Baseline Activity

This Early Years Starting Points Assessment is designed to identify students’ prior knowledge, confidence levels, and understanding at the beginning of an Early Years or Childcare course. Perfect for FE, Sixth Form, and vocational settings, this resource helps tutors establish clear baseline data and inform planning.

Learners complete a confidence rating scale alongside short-answer questions covering key Early Years topics including safeguarding, child development, SEND, inclusive practice, communication, and legislation. The document also includes a goals and aspirations section to support target setting and individual learning plans.

This resource is ideal for:
• T Level Early Years
• Level 1 Childcare / Early Years
• Level 2 Early Years / Supporting Teaching & Learning
• Induction activities
• Baseline assessment evidence
• Ofsted-ready starting points documentation

Includes:
• Student self-rating confidence scale (1–5)
• Knowledge check questions
• SEND, safeguarding and development focus
• Student goals and aspirations section
• Tutor section for strengths, targets and support needs
• Ready-to-print format

Perfect to use during induction, first lesson, or enrolment to support differentiation and track learner progress from their starting point.