Tracking, monitoring and evaluation of a pupil's attainment and progress takes place through careful questioning, marking and talking to children about their learning. We use a mixture of formative and summative assessment. This supports teachers' planning of the curriculum and enables areas for development to be swiftly addressed.

We expect the vast majority of children to make at least expected progress in an academic year, although we aim to take this further by ensuring children have a secure and deep level of understanding of learning in each subject. 

Children who make excellent progress are expected to broaden their depth of understanding. Teachers will provide enrichment and challenge activities linked to the assessment criteria for their current year in order to extend their understanding. 

For children who need additional support, teachers will use their knowledge of the child’s learning to address gaps in understanding, supporting the child with additional resources and smaller group teaching.

How do we report to parents/carers?

• Parents Consultation evenings – Autumn and Spring;
• End of Year Report - Summer
• Meetings arranged as appropriate where concerns or worries have arisen;

Formal Assessments

The Department of Education requires the school to take part in formal assessments at key stages of learning. More information about each assessment can be found here.