SherbrookAssessment Principles
Measuring Progress and Achievement
The outcomes of the curriculum are highly individualised, and all achievement and progress are recognised and celebrated.
Progress for our pupils can be demonstrated through:
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Making progress towards, or achieving, their intended outcomes identified within their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) annual review. These outcomes are developed in partnership with parents/carers and informed by relevant professionals working with the pupil.
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Making progress towards agreed outcomes, as reviewed through termly pupil progress meetings involving subject leaders and members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
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Making progress and achieving within the curriculum planned and delivered by teachers. Achievement and progress across all subjects are reported to parents/carers through EHCP annual review reports and end-of-year reports.
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Making progress towards Individual Learning Plan (ILP) targets, which are reviewed on a termly basis.
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Applying and generalising existing skills across a wider range of contexts, for example through Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT), communication, physical development and sensory integration interventions.
Pre-Formal Assessment
Within Explorers, we use our own bespoke assessment tool. This child-centred framework provides a flexible approach to assessment, moving away from traditional models that assume typical linear progress.
We recognise that each pupil's learning journey is unique and will follow its own pathway. The clear progression of milestones enables staff to identify any gaps in learning or missed developmental steps that may be preventing a pupil from moving forward. This approach ensures assessment remains responsive to individual needs and achievements.
Semi-Formal Assessment
At Sherbrook Primary School, we use Trackable and Tapestry to capture, monitor and celebrate pupils' progress, while also informing future planning.
These systems enable teachers to track development and progress beyond EHCP outcomes and provide evidence through photographs, observations and annotations. The assessment steps represent a continuum of academic, personal and developmental learning, allowing staff to recognise and celebrate even small increments of progress.
The information gathered supports a holistic understanding of each pupil's achievements and helps ensure teaching and learning opportunities are appropriately matched to individual needs and next steps.
Performance
The Data Dashboard provides a snapshot of performance in a school. The dashboard can be used by our Local Advisory Board members and by members of the public to check performance of the school or provider in which they are interested. To access the data dashboard for Sherbrook Primary School, please click on the following link below:
You can also click in the link below to view the Schools performance:
