aSSESSMENT & Reporting Process

Assessment & Reporting

Assessment is an essential part of learning, helping teachers track progress and plan next steps. It takes many forms, including observations, discussions, marking work, questioning, and peer assessments. Learners achieve best when they:
✔ Understand what they are learning and what is expected
✔ Receive feedback on their work and how to improve
✔ Are involved in setting their next learning steps

Children demonstrate learning in various ways, such as talks, models, posters, and traditional written work.

Types of Assessment

Teachers assess progress through:

• Marking and feedback

• Questioning and discussions

• Observing learning activities

• Self and peer assessments

• Topic check-ups and formative strategies

Assessment informs teaching, ensuring appropriate support and challenge.

Standardised Testing

• P1: Baseline Literacy & Numeracy assessment

• P3, P5 & P7: Standardised tests in Reading and Numeracy (scores shared in report cards)

Standardised tests are paper-based and conducted in February in a calm, supportive environment.

Scottish National Standardised Assessments

Each year, children in P1, P4, and P7 take Scottish National Standardised Assessments to track progress:

• P1: Literacy and Numeracy

• P4 & P7: Reading, Writing, and Numeracy

These assessments support teachers’ professional judgement and align with Curriculum for Excellence.

Tracking Progress

Teachers regularly meet with the Head Teacher to review pupil attainment and plan next steps. Assessments help ensure learning activities match each child’s stage and development.

Reporting to Parents

Progress is shared through homework, Seesaw, Google Sites, curriculum workshops, newsletters, and the school website.

Parents receive updates through:

• Parents’ Evenings in November & March

• Ongoing communication (meetings available on request)

• Written report in June, summarising the year’s progress