Year 1 Whole-Class Reading Record with EYFS & National Curriculum Links

*This editable Word document is a ready-to-use whole-class reading record designed specifically for Year 1 teachers and support staff.

It supports daily and weekly reading tracking while linking directly to:

Year 1 National Curriculum Reading Expectations and EYFS Early Learning Goals (ELG) for Literacy

What makes this resource unique?

• Whole-class overview: One document for the entire class.

• Daily/weekly ticks and notes: Easy for any adult in the classroom to use.

• Small-step progression: ELGs and NC expectations are broken down into 22 colour-coded steps, making assessment clearer and more precise.

• Consistent tracking: Simply record the step number (1 – 22) to show which reading skill has been observed or targeted.

• Flexible and editable: Adapt the template to suit your class, school systems, or assessment approach.

Perfect for:

Class teachers

Teaching assistants

Interventions and guided reading groups

Evidence for subject leaders, SLT, or Ofsted

This resource ensures reading progress is monitored efficiently, consistently, and in line with statutory expectations, while being simple enough for any adult working with children to use.**