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Heads, Governors and Early Years Staff

Compare your Good Level of Development (GLD)

Compare my GLD is a government tool that helps schools benchmark their Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) outcomes against national and contextual data. 

Why It Matters

  • Spot Strengths and Gaps: Identify areas where children excel and where support is needed.
  • Fair Comparisons: Contextual scores account for demographics and socio-economic factors. 
  • Drive Improvement: Use trends to plan interventions and close attainment gaps. 

Benefits for Leaders

  • Strategic Planning: Inform resource allocation and staff development. 
  • Quality Assurance: Support evidence-based discussions with staff and governors.
  • Professional Development: 

Highlight training needs in key areas like literacy and motor skills. How to Use Combine Compare my GLD data with teacher observations and professional judgement for a complete picture. 

Call to Action: Start using it today to strengthen your practice and provision. Compare your good level of development (GLD) data - GOV.UK