Reporting and Assessment

At Rise College, we believe that effective teaching starts with assessment. We focus on identifying each student’s strengths and weaknesses, regardless of any named disabilities they may have. Our main concern is how the individual functions in their daily life and how they communicate.

Our assessment process goes beyond just academic abilities. We also consider physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development. Our approach emphasises what students can do rather than what they can’t. This provides a foundation for their learning journey.

Assessment begins even before the student starts school, with a pre-visit from with the form teacher. We then compile a formal entry profile following the procedures outlined in the PARR policy, with specific reference to the child’s EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan). This baseline assessment helps us create the first Individual Education Plan tailored to the student’s unique needs.

ASSESSMENT

At Rise College, we believe that effective teaching starts with assessment. We focus on identifying each student’s strengths and weaknesses, regardless of any named disabilities they may have. Our main concern is how the individual functions in their daily life and how they communicate.

To ensure comprehensive evaluation, we use a combination of formative and summative assessments. This allows us to track progress and adjust our teaching strategies accordingly. At Rise College, assessment is a vital tool in providing the best education for every student.

Formative assessment plays a crucial role in monitoring your child’s progress and providing continuous feedback. It allows teachers to make informed decisions to enhance their teaching methods and support students in their further improvement. Here’s how formative assessments benefit both students and teachers

IDENTIFYING STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

Formative assessments help students understand their areas of strength and weakness. By recognising what needs improvement, they can focus their efforts on specific areas to grow and excel.

ADDRESSING DIFFICULTIES

Teachers rely on formative assessments to identify any challenges students may be facing. This enables them to promptly address those difficulties, offering targeted support and personalised teaching to ensure your child’s success.

At our school, we believe in the power of formative assessments to drive continuous improvement and foster a supportive learning environment for every student.

Summative assessments serve as a way to evaluate your child’s learning at the end of a specific period, such as the end of a term or academic year. These assessments compare your child’s progress against established standards and benchmarks, such as the engagement model. This type of assessment is for pupils working below the national curriculum assessment and who may not be engaged in subject-specific study.

At Rise College, we have implemented a comprehensive system of assessment called the Planning, Assessment, Reporting, and Recording (PARR) policy. This policy ensures that both formative and summative assessment approaches are effective and consistently utilised throughout the school. It is an essential document that is shared with new teaching staff during face-to-face induction sessions conducted by the school’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), ensuring that assessment approaches remain consistent for all students.