Assessment is an important part of learning and teaching at Abronhill Primary School. It helps us to understand how children are progressing and to plan next steps in learning.
Assessment is ongoing and part of daily classroom practice. Staff gather evidence through observations, discussions, children’s work and a range of assessment approaches, including formative, summative and diagnostic assessments.
We build a holistic picture of each child’s learning over time, ensuring that professional judgement is not based on a single assessment or piece of evidence.
Children also take part in national assessments at Primary 1, Primary 4 and Primary 7, which provide additional information to support our understanding of progress.
Teacher professional judgement is central to our approach. Staff use their knowledge of each child, alongside assessment evidence, to make informed decisions about progress and next steps.
Children are actively involved in their learning. They are supported to reflect on their progress, understand their next steps and take increasing responsibility for their learning.
📊 How we assess learning
We use a range of assessment approaches for different purposes, including:
- 📚 Ongoing classroom assessment to support day-to-day learning
- 🎯 Planned assessment tasks to check understanding and progress
- 🤝 Professional dialogue and moderation to ensure consistency
- 📈 National and standardised assessments to provide additional information
Assessment information is used to:
- identify strengths and next steps
- plan appropriate support and challenge
- ensure consistency and shared understanding across the school
🗣️ Sharing progress
We share information about children’s learning regularly with families through:
- reports
- parent meetings
- ongoing communication
This helps to build a shared understanding of progress and how children can be supported at home.
ℹ️ What this means for your child
Children are supported to understand their learning, recognise their progress and know what they need to do next.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your child’s progress, please get in touch, we are always happy to help.
