1. Article 28: Every child has the right to learn and go to school. Article 29: every child has the right to become the best that they can be. Article 3: The best interest of the child must be the top priority in all things that affect children. New Jersey Curriculum and Assessment Framework

2.  In September 2014 the National Curriculum for schools in England was updated.  The Jersey Curriculum has now been updated and is based on the National Curriculum and these changes apply to our schools from September 2015. The new Jersey Curriculum

3.  Previously, a child’s attainment in the National Curriculum was assessed against ‘levels’ with information about levels being reported to parents on pupil progress reports and end of year reports.  In a nutshell, an average child was expected to achieve at least a level 2 by the end of Year 2 (age 7) and at least a level 4 by the end of Year 6 (aged 11). What is changing in assessment?

4.  The new curriculum is organised largely in year group expectations, with the phrase ‘level’ no longer being used to assess children’s attainment.  Teachers will now be assessing whether a child achieves the standard expected for their year group. What’s new?

5.  Teachers already assess children’s learning throughout the year to know exactly where they are and what is needed for them to make progress.  Ongoing formative assessments involves the teacher observing children in a variety of situations, talking to them and questioning them, and of course, marking their work. This form of assessment informs learning and is called ‘assessment for learning’. Teacher Assessment

6.  These assessment methods will continue – but teachers will be thinking about the new Jersey Curriculum Framework in their planning and teaching.  Teachers will be using a new Assessment Framework alongside the new Curriculum to assess the children’s attainment and progress. Assessment Framework

7. When you meet with your child’s teacher to discuss your child’s progress, teachers will be using phrases such as, Your child is:  ‘Working below age related expectations’.  ‘Working at age related expectations’.  ‘Working above age related expectations’. You will also be informed of what your child needs to next/next steps. Reporting to parents

8. Any Questions?