Parents’ Coffee Morning

October 9th 2014

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)

Comments and Questions?

• Workshop dates:

Workshop Person leading Date

Phonics workshop Mrs Fletcher November – date to be confirmed.

Maths Miss Hutchins and Mr Roebuck

November – date to be confirmed

English Mrs Windsor and Mrs Reed

November 11th