EYFS Statutory Requirement Statutory

2-Year Progress Check

Required under the EYFS for every child aged 2–3. Covers the three prime areas of learning — Communication & Language, Physical Development, and Personal, Social & Emotional Development. Must be shared with parents and carers.

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What you need to know

When to complete

Between a child's 2nd and 3rd birthday — ideally at around 24–30 months.

What it covers

The 3 prime areas: Communication & Language, Physical Development, PSED. Not specific areas.

Who sees it

Share a written summary with parents and carers. Keep a copy in the child's learning journey.

Health visitor link

Offer to share with the health visitor team — supports the integrated 2-year review.

Progress Check Form

2-Year Progress Check — [Your Setting Name]

Statutory progress check for children aged 2–3

Child's name
Date of birth
Date of check
Age at check (months)
Key person
Setting name
Prime 1

Communication & Language

Understanding
Speaking
Practitioner observations — Communication & Language
Next steps — Communication & Language
Prime 2

Physical Development

Gross motor skills
Fine motor skills
Practitioner observations — Physical Development
Next steps — Physical Development
Prime 3

Personal, Social & Emotional Development

Self-regulation
Managing self
Building relationships
Practitioner observations — PSED
Next steps — PSED
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Areas of concern (if any)

Concerns identified
Actions / referrals made
Parent / carer contribution
Overall summary
Practitioner signature
Date shared with parents
Parent signature (optional)
Shared with health visitor
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