Prospectus - Y Pant School

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ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS
ASESU AC ARHOLIADAU
The main aim of assessment at Y Pant is to maximise
individual achievement by helping all pupils become
better learners and more confident persons.
To achieve this aim, the school assessment policy is
based on the following principles:
Recognising the whole range of pupils’
achievements and experiences.
Adopting a positive approach to pupils’
progress.
Teachers helping pupils to develop the skills
to become good learners.
A common understanding between pupils
and teachers of clear learning targets.
Pupils contributing to the assessment of
their own work and progress.
Giving pupils clear targets for improvement.
School assessment arrangements are in line with
current National Curriculum Orders and this is
reflected in the School Assessment Policy.
Assessment is an on-going process. Each department
is required to employ a rull range of relevant
assessment techniques. Formal examinations are held
in December/January for years 11 and 13. Formal
assessments take place during the summer term for
the rest of the school. Reports are prepared for
parents following these assessments.
Parents are encouraged to attend the parents’
evenings to discuss their child’s progress with staff.
Encouraging Achievement
Annog Llwyddiant
Certificates are awarded annually to pupils based on
recommendations received from departments. These
may be for effort or achievement. In addition, subject
prizes are awarded at our annual Prize Giving
ceremony.
Homework and Preparation Work
Gwaith Cartref a Pharatoi
This is set by a department according to the
requirements of each individual course being
followed. Homework may take many forms, eg,
preparation for classwork, learning basic
information, practice, revision.
Parents have a vital part to play by giving
encouragement and helping to establish a routine for
homework, ensuring space and time for its
completion.
The school operates Study Centres open to all year
11 students. These run after school, on a weekly
basis, from January to May.
Pupil Planners/PLK
Llyfrynnau Cynllunio Disgyblion
All pupils are issued with a planner. This provides a
range of useful information and guidance. Additionally,
it contains weekly planner pages. This enables
pupils to note homework and preparation required
and provides the opportunity for parents to monitor
their children.
Progress Files
Ffeiliau Cynnydd
All pupils are involved in the school’s Progress File
Scheme.
This monitors pupils’ development over a range of
skills and attributes and provides a framework for the
regular review of progress, achievement and learning
needs. Progress File documents are presented to all
Year 11 pupils at the annual ceremony held prior to
leaving. Students are required to upgrade the Progress
File throughout Years 12 and 13.
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