Teachers assess the childrens’ progress and attainment continually in all subjects– it is an integral part of teaching and it enables the teacher to plan what the next steps in learning should be. Children need to be involved in this process so that they are motivated by the progress they have made and understand what they have to do next to improve.
Every 13 weeks pupils knowledge in reading and maths is checked using standardised test materials. These are then carefully analysed to inform future learning.
In all subjects we use a range of retrieval strategies to ensure important knowledge is maintained. This will then be monitored by end of unit quizzes.
Towards the end of Key Stage 1 (Year 2) teachers assess the children using a range of tasks and tests in English and Maths.
Towards the end of Key Stage 2, in May, the Year 6 children undertake statutory assessment in English and Maths.
Year 1 children take a statutory Phonics Screening test.
The results of all statutory assessments are submitted to the Local Authority and to the DfE.
You will be invited to a parents’ evening during the Autumn term when the children have settled into the new year, and again in the Spring term, when you will be able to discuss their progress with staff.
The end of year report sent out in July summarises your child’s progress and attainment during the year. Comments made by teachers will refer to the child’s strengths and the areas in which your child needs to improve.
If, during the year, you wish to discuss any aspect of your child’s progress you are invited to make an appointment to see his/her class teacher at the end of a school day, preferably on a Tuesday or a Thursday.
Wednesday 4th September 2024
Monday 4 September to Friday 27 October
Monday 19 February to Thursday 28th March
Monday 8 January to Friday 9 February
Monday 6 November to Friday 22 December
Monday 15 April to Friday 24 May
Christmas Holidays
Monday 25 December to Friday 5 January
Half Term
Monday 30 October to Friday 3 November
Half Term
Monday 12 February to Friday 16 February
Easter Holidays
Friday 29th March to Friday 12 April
Half Term
Monday 27 May to Friday 31 May
Summer Holidays
Monday 22 July to Friday 30 August
Monday 3 June to Friday 19 July
Here are our curricular plans for each class. This year we are currently on cycle B.