Best Practice

Assessment without levels: Keep it simple

Assessment without levels has caused stress and anxiety for many primary schools, but a simple, stripped down approach that minimises paperwork and focuses on conversations could provide an answer to the assessment challenge. Colin McLean explains

The first summer after the end of levels has been an anxious one for many school leaders and teachers, with many worrying about the lack of clarity and support on how to put new systems of assessment into action.

Most primary headteachers will be in the middle of a learning process when it comes to this new era, and the dust probably won’t settle for a few months yet. But the end of the academic year and the prospect of a new one might be the opportunity to review where you are with assessment and think about how you can build a simpler, more focused form of assessment that fits your needs and helps you better support your pupils.

Register now, read forever

Thank you for visiting Headteacher Update and reading some of our content for professionals in primary education. Register now for free to get unlimited access to all content.

What's included:

  • Unlimited access to news, best practice articles and podcasts

  • New content and e-bulletins delivered straight to your inbox every Monday

Register

Already have an account? Sign in here