Mereworth Community Primary School Assessment data information meeting Presentation to Parents July 2016
Purpose of the meeting 1. Share information with you about how we assess your child against the new National Curriculum; focusing on our 21 STEPS assessment system that we use for Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening and Maths. 1. Explain the information you will receive with your child’s annual school report next week.
Revised National Curriculum Expectations The new National Curriculum came into force from September 2014. Expectations are much higher. Children at the end of Year 5 are now expected to be working at a similar standard to the end of Year 6 under the previous curriculum.
• It is important for parents to understand that there has been a significant uplift in expectations for each year group under the new National Curriculum. • Please see our school website for end of year National Curriculum expectations for all Year groups Y1 – Y6.
Teacher Assessment Children are assessed formally and informally through the course of their lessons and activities each day. Assessment is used to inform the next stage of learning. This is called ‘Teacher Assessment’ and tracks the attainment of each child throughout the school year.
Test Assessment This school year, there has been a new SATS tests for both Year 2 and Year 6 children . These tests were significantly harder as they were set against the new National Curriculum expectations. We have used ongoing tests and a end of year Maths test paper (NFER) in the non- SATS year groups (Y1,Y3,Y4,Y5).
New Expectations At the end of this school year we will report your child’s attainment according to the ‘ expected standard ’ for their year group. Attainment in Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening and Maths will be given a STEP number and there will be an explanation about what this means.
WHOLE SCHOOL ASSESSMENT DATA TRACKING SYSTEM • We use a rigorous tracking system for each year group (Year 1- Year 6) called 21 STEPS. • This Assessment system is now being used by over 80 schools in Kent. • It provides comprehensive details of what children should be able to do in their year group.
WHOLE SCHOOL ASSESSMENT DATA TRACKING SYSTEM • Every Term the Class Teacher(s) record the areas of learning that each child in their class is able to do. This data is analysed for each class and then we meet to discuss pupil progress and attainment in a meeting called ‘PUPIL PROGRESS.’ • This meeting takes place every Term to ensure that we address any issues arising from the data for individual children. • Throughout this school year we have tracked every child against the new National Curriculum using our 21 STEPS Assessment system. We know exactly what your child can do and what they need to do next.
21 STEPS • The aim of 21 STEPS is for children to move through 3 STEPS each year. • This will help us to measure the amount of progress your child has made during the school year. These 3 STEPS match the three big terms of the school year: End of Autumn Term – Christmas End of Spring Term – Easter End of Summer Term – July and end of school year • It is important to note that due to the increase in curriculum expectations, it may take some children longer to catch-up with the end of year ‘year group expectations.’
21 STEPS YR 1 2 3 Y1 4 5 6 Y2 7 8 9 Y3 10 11 12 Y4 13 14 15 Y5 16 17 18 Y6 19 20 21
End of year report • The end of year report will provide you with the STEP number your child has achieved in READING, WRITING, SPEAKING & LISTENING and MATHS. • This is based on judgements made against the new National Curriculum standards that our 21 STEPS assessment criteria breaks down . • In the letter attached to the report you will be able to see an explanation for each STEP number and what this means, for example …
YEAR 2 example for the end of year attainment • This year the benchmark for reaching the ‘expected standard’ is the middle STEP of our 21 STEPS assessment system: 8 Year 2 STEPS : 7 9
21 STEPS YR 1 2 3 Y1 4 5 6 Y2 7 8 9 Y3 10 11 12 Y4 13 14 15 Y5 16 17 18 Y6 19 20 21
In Year 2: Attainment grades STEP End of year attainment against the ‘expected standard’ for Year 2 pupils at the end of the school year STEP 6 or below Working below the expected standard STEP 7 Working towards the expected standard STEP 8 Working at the expected standard STEP 9 Working in greater depth within the expected standard
• Teachers will not award a STEP unless there is evidence to show that your child has achieved the vast majority of the statements within the STEP independently, for example, in a test situation or at least three weeks after teaching. By assessing your child in this way we can be certain that they are able to use and apply their knowledge and understanding independently and confidently.
Working Below Some children are not able to access the curriculum for their year group in one or more subject areas. This is reported as Working below the expected standard. The end of year report and the Class Teacher(s) will be able to inform you about what your child is able to do and their next steps for learning.
Working in greater depth One major change with the disappearance of levels is that when challenging the more able learners , there is an emphasis on breadth of learning and deepening learning by using and applying their knowledge and skills. The expectation is that more able children will develop a deeper and fuller understanding of the curriculum at their Year group related expectations.
21 STEPS • The 21 STEPS information will detail your child’s attainment and learning journey throughout their school life for: Reading Writing Speaking & Listening Maths It will show what your child needs to do next to progress in their learning and to ‘master’ their year group curriculum. This informs the Class Teacher’s curriculum planning and support for your child.
• The 21 STEPS assessment system is enabling us to accurately track and assess exactly what your child is able to do and use this information to inform what they need to do next. • This important information will be used by the next Class Teacher(s) in September 2016 to inform teaching and curriculum coverage.
21 STEPS • Next school year we will also use 21 STEPS to track and give an attainment grade for SCIENCE. • SCIENCE is a core subject alongside English and Maths. At Mereworth we believe this should be rigorously tracked and monitored in the same way.
All other curriculum subjects • Geography/History (Humanities) • Computing • Physical Education • Art/Design & Technology • Music • French (KS2 classes only) • All of these subject areas are also assessed against the new National Curriculum end of Key Stage expectations for attainment. • On the school report this will be reported as a 1, 2, 3, for attainment against the expected standard for example …
For attainment outcomes in all other subject areas: Grade Attainment Working below the expected standard 1 Working at the expected standard 2 Working in greater depth within the expected standard 3
For effort outcomes Grade Effort Participation is usually limited and variable. 1 Usually motivated and prepared to become involved in learning. 2 Exceptional effort and attitude in all areas at all times. 3
End of year report • Your child will also have Targets that are further areas for development. Please can you support your child at home to make progress in these areas to ensure that they achieve the very best outcomes next school year. that your child achieves the very best educational outcomes.
Our results this school year • EYFS – end of Reception • Phonics Screening Check – Year 1 • KS1 outcomes – Year 2 • KS2 outcomes – Year 6
Thank you for listening Thank you for your continued support and working partnership with school staff to ensure that your child achieves the very best educational outcomes.
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