The RBA is a short, interactive and practical assessment of your child’s early literacy, communication, language and mathematics skills when they begin school.

The main purpose is to create a starting point to measure the progress schools make with their pupils. It is not about judging or labelling your child or putting them under any pressure. Your child cannot ‘pass’ or ‘fail’ the assessment.

The RBA gives your child valuable one-to-one time with their teacher at an early stage, helping them to understand your child better. It provides a helpful snapshot of your child’s skills and abilities when they enter reception, allowing teachers to support your child in the most appropriate way.

More information about the baseline can be found in the information leaflet below.