Currently the school is organised into fourteen mixed ability classes, two for every year of primary education. The children work in a variety of ways depending on the tasks they are set – sometimes working as a whole class, at other times, in ability or friendship groups depending on the main focus of the lesson. We aim to provide support for children with Special Educational Needs and also to provide the necessary challenge for more able children.

Assessing children

Assessing children’s abilities and monitoring their progress is a continual process.When children join the school in the Foundation Class they work through the Foundation Stage Profile. This gives teachers, parents and carers a picture of the child’s strengths and areas for development at that time. At the ages of seven and eleven (Year 2 and 6), children take part in national assessments – SATs (Standardised Assessment Tests) Assessments in English, Maths and Science are carried out throughout the year to build up a balanced picture of children’s progress.

 

In KS2 optional SATs materials are used in May. A reading age score is also recorded. Teachers make notes about children’s progress in other subject areas so planning can be more effective.

 This information allows the staff to set children’s individual targets and to monitor their progress against those targets.  At King’s Wood we would encourage parents and carers to become familiar with the school assessment systems and requests for further information are welcome.

 

Special Educational Needs

 

At King’s Wood we feel it is vitally important to cater for the needs of children defined as having Special Educational Needs (SEN). This means pupils with general and specific learning difficulties, emotional and /or behaviour difficulties, physical and sensory issues and medical disorders. Early identification and assessment of children with SEN means that specific needs can be met and support given. A positive relationship between home and school is of great importance for children who have SEN. Our SEN policy is in line with the Code of Practice and is reviewed on an annual basis.