How does the school assess and track the progress of pupils with SEND?

All pupils’ progress, including those with SEND, is carefully and continuously monitored by class teachers, the SENDCo, and senior leaders through the school’s termly assessment and tracking systems. Day-to-day assessment takes place through high-quality teaching practices such as marking, observations, and targeted questioning, enabling staff to respond quickly to pupils’ needs. In addition, more formal assessments are used at key points throughout the year, including curriculum-based tests and standardised assessments such as WellComm screening and Head Start assessments. These provide a broader picture of each child’s attainment and progress over time.

Some of our pupils with SEND also have personalised Learning Support Plans, which outline specific, measurable targets tailored to their individual needs. These targets are reviewed regularly, typically up to three times a year, in collaboration with school staff and parents or carers. Reviews may take place through structured meetings such as Pupil Passport updates, Individual Learning/Support Plan reviews, parents’ evenings, or, where appropriate, Annual Reviews for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

This graduated and collaborative approach ensures that progress is closely monitored, support strategies are evaluated for effectiveness, and timely adjustments are made. It also helps the school to clearly identify the impact of interventions and ensures that each child is supported to make the best possible progress.