Assessing Pupil Progress

Assessment

Assessment is a continual process; we monitor the children’s progress very carefully throughout their time with us. Assessment is used by teachers to plan the next learning steps for your child. Teachers use observation, evidence from the children’s work and some tests to make their assessments. In years 1 to 4 progress is recorded against Age Related Expectations (ARE) and is described as working within a level which is Emerging, Expected or Greater Depth.

Each term the class teacher meets with the Headteacher to discuss the progress made by each child, this ensures we can do our best to meet your child’s needs.

All parents have the opportunity to meet the class teacher at a learning review in the Autumn and Spring terms each year. At these meetings progress and next steps are discussed. In the Summer term parents receive an annual report for their child, it will state how well the child has met age related expectations and what their next steps are.

Foundation Stage

In the Foundation Stage an ongoing assessment record is maintained for each pupil. At the end of the year practitioners report the final assessment in the annual school report. Outcomes are also reported to the Local Authority and Department for Education.

At Heathwood we complete a Baseline assessment (focused observations and discussions) in the first few weeks of each child starting school.

Year 1

In June a National Phonics Check is carried out with each child on a 1 to 1 basis. The results of this diagnostic check are reported to parents, the Local Authority and Department for Education. Parents are informed in the annual report.

Years 2 and 3

National Curriculum SATS assessments are no longer statutory in Year 2.

Teacher Assessments are used to track and monitor progress against Age Related Expectations (ARE) in Reading, Writing, Maths and Science. Teacher assessments are shared with parents in the End of Year Annual Report.

Year 4

Children in Year 4 complete a Multiplication Tables Check in the Summer Term.

Parents’ Consultation Meetings

There is an opportunity for parents to meet with their child’s teacher each term. At these meetings you will be able to look at work, discuss progress and find out what the next learning steps for your child are.

If you have any concerns between consultation meetings please speak to the class teacher.

Annual Report

School reports are issued for all pupils in the Spring Term (Interim Report) and the Summer Term (End of Year Report) each year. They provide a summary of progress in all subjects.