Assessment and Progression
Primary assessment at Groveside School is seen as a vital component in support of high-quality teaching and learning. Assessment strategies need to cover a broad spectrum from EYFS through to the end of Key Stage 2. We assess pupils’ knowledge and skills using a programme called SOLAR to track pupil progress, set targets, generate reports.
SOLAR allows us to record all our assessment in one place and has the flexibility for us to shape our assessment system to align more closely with our teaching. It also enables us to include our target setting and undertake data analysis.
At Key Stage 2 there is a heavier focus on the acquisition of knowledge building blocks, which feeds into our secondary assessment model – Groveside Progress Steps,” once pupils enter Year 7.
GSS -SOLAR Primary Assessment Handbook