My Starting Points – Initial EYFS Record
This beautifully designed “My Starting Points” record supports early years professionals to capture a child’s initial baseline, interests and developmental starting points when they first join your setting.
Designed with childminders and early years practitioners in mind, this document helps you build a clear picture of each child as an individual, supporting smooth transitions, meaningful observations and effective planning within the EYFS framework.
Rather than relying on tick-box assessments, this record encourages thoughtful reflection on a child’s personality, communication, routines and interests, helping you create learning experiences that truly reflect the child in front of you.
The calm, professional layout also makes it easy to complete collaboratively with parents, supporting strong partnerships from the very beginning.
What this record includes
• Child details and starting information
• Space for a child photograph
• Personal, Social and Emotional Development reflections
• Communication and Language insights
• Physical Development and care routines
• Interests and play preferences
• Understanding the World (family, culture and environment)
• Health, medical and dietary considerations
• Next steps and early learning goals
• Parent and provider signatures
This record can be used as part of your initial observations and baseline assessment when a child starts at your setting, supporting your evidence for knowing each child well and planning appropriately for their development.
Product details
• Instant digital download
• A4 PDF format
• Designed for printing or digital completion
• Individual licence for single setting use
Please note this purchase is for a digital file only. No physical item will be sent.
Licence
This resource is sold with an individual use licence for use within your own setting only. It may not be shared, redistributed, or resold in any format.

