Woodthorpe Church of England Primary SchoolReception Assessment
Within the first 6 weeks of starting school, we assess each child using the national 'Reception Baseline Assessment'. This is a statutory requirement from the Department of Education. It includes a selection of activities and questions that the children complete with an adult. This information will be the starting point for helping parents and carers to understand how we will support your child between Reception and Year 6. More information can be found below:
We understand that children develop at different rates and that their learning journey can be varied and does not always follow a set path. We also complete ongoing discreet assessments throughout the year to ensure that we have a clear picture of the children’s development and whether the child needs extra help or further challenge. We do this through discussions with staff in the setting, discussions with parents, observing the children in the early years environment, and observing how they interact with their peers and adults around school.