Meeting for Parents Wednesday 20 th May 2015

Tonight’s Agenda An overview of school developments Parent Questionnaire Results Changes to Assessment Changes to Summer Reports An opportunity for questions

The Vision ‘Our goal is to provide outstanding academic and pastoral guidance to each and every child so that they leave us best prepared for the next stage in their education’ High focus on core skills but matched with a balanced curriculum High focus on core skills but matched with a balanced curriculum Excellent provision for all children regardless of ability Excellent provision for all children regardless of ability Local leaders in education that model good practice Local leaders in education that model good practice A community hub with school, church and community working as one A community hub with school, church and community working as one A learning hub – for all that adapts to serve as needs change A learning hub – for all that adapts to serve as needs change

This Year’s Developments

New School Developments New curriculum – excite and inspire New curriculum – excite and inspire EYFS developments EYFS developments Multi-faith visits/links with Zimbabwe Multi-faith visits/links with Zimbabwe Love of reading Love of reading Farm/food & cooking Farm/food & cooking Drama projects Drama projects Creative writing around core books Creative writing around core books

Parent’s Questionnaire Results Positive Headlines 95% either strongly agreed or agreed the school has a happy atmosphere 100% either strongly agreed or agreed that the are made to feel welcome in school 100% either strongly agreed or agreed the school expect their child to achieve their best 100% either strongly agreed or agreed that the school is led and managed well 100% either strongly agreed or agreed that their child is treated fairly at school 98% either strongly agreed or agreed that they though their child was happy in school 100% either strongly agreed or agreed the school newsletters were helpful and informative 98% either strongly agreed or agreed that behaviour at the school was at least good Next Steps? While 85% either strongly agreed or agreed that their child gets the right amount of work to do at home, 15% either disagreed or didn’t know. The school will look further into this response While 85% either strongly agreed or agreed that there was an interesting range of after- school activities, 15% could not agree for different reasons. The school will look further into this response.

Assessment Current System National Curriculum levels National Curriculum levels Levels 1 to 6 (c, b & a sub-levels) Levels 1 to 6 (c, b & a sub-levels) Children progress through the levels during their time Children progress through the levels during their time Each sub-level is worth a number of points (attainment). Children expected to make 2 sub-levels progress each year Each sub-level is worth a number of points (attainment). Children expected to make 2 sub-levels progress each year At end of each Key Stage, % at each level are reported At end of each Key Stage, % at each level are reported New System Each year will have a set of ‘standards’ for writing, reading and maths Each year will have a set of ‘standards’ for writing, reading and maths Emphasis in children meeting the ‘standards’ appropriate to their age Emphasis in children meeting the ‘standards’ appropriate to their age Similar to ladders that we use on writing Similar to ladders that we use on writing Children must meet skills before moving on Children must meet skills before moving on Similar to EYFS model (beginning, working within & exceeding) Similar to EYFS model (beginning, working within & exceeding)

Main differences for us We have to mentally move away from levels We have to mentally move away from levels Assessment much more about ongoing as opposed to testing periods – similar to ladders Assessment much more about ongoing as opposed to testing periods – similar to ladders We are using summer term to ‘phase across’ We are using summer term to ‘phase across’ Must ensure that we are familiar with statements and what that looks like as ‘lessons’. Must ensure that we are familiar with statements and what that looks like as ‘lessons’. Must ensure that we are covering standards specific to our class, starting with gaps Must ensure that we are covering standards specific to our class, starting with gaps Use as an opportunity to really stretch our pupils and make sure they can do the skills Use as an opportunity to really stretch our pupils and make sure they can do the skills

Main differences for you Different way of thinking. Hopefully less complicated - targets for the year will be on three pages in total Different way of thinking. Hopefully less complicated - targets for the year will be on three pages in total You will have access to ladders at home and will be aware of gaps/next steps. Over time, the children should be able to tell you what they are working on You will have access to ladders at home and will be aware of gaps/next steps. Over time, the children should be able to tell you what they are working on You will have a clearer idea if your child is working ‘age specific’ You will have a clearer idea if your child is working ‘age specific’ Remember – work in progress! Remember – work in progress! Have a few minutes to talk with the staff about how they will be used in class Have a few minutes to talk with the staff about how they will be used in class

New Reports – Main Objectives To give you a clearer idea of what your child has achieved To give you a clearer idea of what your child has achieved To give you a clearer idea of their next steps To give you a clearer idea of their next steps To celebrate ‘special’ successes To celebrate ‘special’ successes For your child to play a part in the process and share their own thoughts with you For your child to play a part in the process and share their own thoughts with you

Any Questions? Feedback Forms and thanks!! Feedback Forms and thanks!!