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Pre-school Education: Assessments

Commons · Question 108783 · Tabled 27 Jan 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 2 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Munira Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how much has been spent on the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile in each of the last five years; and how many children have gone through that assessment in each of the last five years.

Answer

Answered by Olivia Bailey, 2 Feb 2026

The early years foundation stage profile assessment (EYFSP) is undertaken by teachers at the end of the academic year in which children turn five, usually reception year. No fee is charged per child for the EYFSP. Any costs incurred by schools would prima...