Question 2
How will the school measure the progress of my child in school?
- Teachers are constantly monitoring the progress of your child against the objectives of the National Curriculum. Teachers also consider the wellbeing of the children and their social skills.
- Reading, writing and maths are formally assessed three times a year and the data is entered onto our assessment program. Children's development in all other areas of the curriculum are also monitored throughout the year with an overall assessment at the end of the year.
- Teachers meet half-termly to discuss the progress that each child is making in these areas. Those children who are not making the expected progress for their age will be targeted for additional support. These children are then closely monitored with the intention that their progress becomes more in line with that expected.
- If children continue to make unsatisfactory progress then teachers will consult with previous teachers and ask the advice of the SENCo to consider other interventions and programmes that could help. Outside agencies may also be consulted.
- At the end of each key stage (i.e. at the end of Year 2 and Year 6), all children are required to be formally assessed using Standard Assessment Tests (SATS). This is something the government requires all schools to do and the results are published nationally.
- Children in Year 1 take part in a national Phonics assessment in June. If required, children retake this test in Year 2.
- Year 4 children are formally assessed on their times table knowledge through a national test.
- If your child is on the SEND Register and has a Support Plan, progress towards these targets are monitored by the SENCo to ensure that they are realistic and specific to the child. Any interventions they receive will be added to their Support Plan and the impact of any additional support is recorded.
- The progress of children with an Education Health Care Plan will be formally reviewed at an Annual Review with all the adults in the child's education.
- If your child needs support with other areas of development e.g. their communication, social skills, emotional understanding etc. we have checklists in place to measure progress in these areas too. Children's and parent's views are also very important to us and we always welcome these as evidence of progress.
- Regular book scrutinies and lesson observations will be carried out by the SENCo and other members of the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that the needs of all children are met and that the quality of teaching and learning is high.
Page updated on 22/12/22 by KJD.
