Target Setting Under The Bright Future Initiative

Targets for the academic year 2004-2005 using the guidelines given to us by the Local Education Authority area as follows:-

2004-2005

End of Key Stage 1

85% of children to attain level 2 +

End of key stage 2

68% of children to gain level 4 +  ( cohort 6 each child = 17%rounded)

We realise that each year brings a different set of children, coming from various backgrounds, each child will have differing needs. Whilst in theory it would be sound to increase targets each year, we prudently set targets specifically aimed at an individual set of children.

The baseline assessment forms the foundation for assessing every child when they enter school; we then administer another assessment on the baseline a year later. These are performed in conjunction with the Foundation Profile, these form the basis of our target setting up to Key Stage 1 (up to 7 years old) The targets in Key Stage 2 (up to 11 years of age) are set using the results of the tests carried out in Key Stage 1.

We aim to have high yet realistic expectations of our children, we have found that in the past we have either met or surpassed our targets.

From September 2005 we will no longer be administering the Standard Assessment Tests, these will be replaced by a skills test in Year 5.