The Prep Department Assessments

Trinity School

Within our Preparatory Department, assessment is key to monitoring the standards reached by our pupils and ensuring that they remain on track to achieving their potential.

Through daily self-evaluation, using a traffic light system, pupils assess their own performance and their understanding of a task; promoting independent learning. This aids the staff with future planning so that every child receives lessons tailored to their individual needs ensuring the best possible chance of realising their potential. Effort and Attainment grades are given for each piece of work alongside positive comments and targets for improvement; these are used to inform the termly reports.

During the Autumn term ‘summative’ or snapshot assessments include numeracy, literacy and comprehension skills. Summer term assessments include the use of SATs and reasoning papers. Reading and Spelling ages are assessed twice a year and help complete the information on each pupil’s progress. This information is shared in a regular programme of formal and informal meetings throughout the school year. We believe that whilst a written report of progress is essential, maintaining a purposeful dialogue throughout the year strengthens the family / school partnership necessary for a pupil to thrive.