Curriculum News
• New Curriculum in Years 1, 3,4 and 5.
• Curriculum has been mapped out to ensure consistency and progression,
• Curriculum grouped into KS1, Lower KS2 and Upper KS2.
• Year group expectations for English and mathematics.
So how will it be assessed?
• Levels are out (except for year 2 and year 6);
• Government advice is for schools to develop their own assessment systems.
• Assessment systems must be rigorous.
Why have an assessment system?
• To monitor the children’s progress;
• Enables interventions to be allocated effectively;
• Enables us to make sure all children attaining the best they possibly can;
• Helps us adjust our planning;
• Enables us to inform parents easily;
• Enables us to compare ourselves against other schools.
Target Tracker
• This was system that seemed to suit our needs the best;
• Training shared with North Baddesley;
• First impressions very favourable.
How does it work?
• Divides year group expectations into 6.
• Beginning on band;
• Beginning on band +
• Working within band
• Working within band+
• Secure
• Secure +
• http://www.youtube.com/user/targettrackerone
Formative Assessment
• Teachers can highlight statements through the year (See statement example of TT)
• Professional judgements can then be made as to overall step within the band (See summary of one pupil)