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At White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School, the unique nature of each child is valued greatly and at the forefront of our minds. The diverse backgrounds and experiences from which our children originate are recognised and celebrated. As such our assessment practices are designed with the following intentions:

 

  1. Our primary aim in assessment is to enhance the children’s learning. We believe that assessment should provide valuable feedback to both children and teachers, guiding our adaptation of the children’s learning journeys and promoting continuous improvement.
  2. We are dedicated to ensuring that assessment processes are fair and equitable for all of our children. We strive to minimise bias and provide accommodations to support diverse learning needs.
  3. Teachers, children, parents, and other stakeholders work collaboratively to create a child centred approach aiding our assessment processes.
  4. Recognising the diverse ways in which our children learn and demonstrate their understanding, we employ a variety of assessment methods, including formative assessments, summative assessments, performance tasks and observations.
  5. In conjunction with this, we understand the importance of fostering a positive attitude towards assessment. We strive to create a supportive and low-stress assessment environment that encourages our children to take ownership of their learning and celebrate their achievements.
  6. We acknowledge that assessment is not just about measuring final outcomes but also about tracking progress over time. We use assessment data to monitor our children’s growth and identify areas for targeted intervention or enrichment.
  7. We are committed to open communication and transparency in sharing assessment results and discussing ways to support our children’s learning.
  8. Assessment practices are subject to ongoing reflection and refinement based on research, best practices, and feedback from all stakeholders.

By adhering to these principles, we aim to create an assessment culture that empowers children, supports their learning journey, and helps them achieve a sense of belonging to our community and provides them with the skills and confidence to make decisions, self-evaluate and become lifelong learners.