The Sixth Form have created their own assessment program named ‘progression’ designed around the Preparing for Adulthood framework and adult milestones. Subject areas include; English, Maths, PSHCE, Domestic skills, Personal hygiene, Out and About in the community, Food preparation, Vocational and Enterprise, and Leisure and Recreation. ICT and computing skills run through and are incorporated in all areas of the Sixth Form curriculum and ‘Progression’ programme.

Pupils are baselined in the Autumn term of Year 12 using previous attainment and assessment, as well as teacher observations. Staff work closely with other staff within The Oaks Secondary school to ensure a smooth transition from Year 11 ensuring pupils are on the correct pathway with Sixth Form and progressing on from past achievements and accreditations.

During baseline assessment staff also identify the accreditation pupils will work towards within Sixth Form, although this is reviewed regularly and can be changed if pupils making outstanding progress.

We now use ‘Progression’ Steps within all areas of the Sixth Form. There are 6 Pre-steps, moving on to Entry Level 1, 2 and 3 steps for each subject area. Pupils are also assessed termly or half termly to look at learning, achievements and suitable next steps. Pupils complete end of unit assessments with teacher support to assess their own learning over the term / half term.

All pupils are assessed on a termly basis. Progress of class and individual groups are discussed by class teachers, assessment co-ordinators and the senior leadership team to support the Sixth Form staff to make informed decisions in regard to EHCP outcomes, short and long term planning within the classroom and additional interventions. Individual outcomes and targets are set and reviewed during EHCP Meetings. My Plan targets are shared with the pupils and parents on a regular basis.

The Sixth Form also use the ‘Evidence for Learning’ programme for some pupils, which is used in conjunction with ‘progression’ for our pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties. This enables us to show achievement’s, assess individual progress and record attainment, alongside the engagement model. It also allows us to the link evidence with progression statements, as well as individual EHCP targets.

All pupils accreditation work is assessed and moderated regularly with a final external moderation by NOCN or Open Awards in the Summer term before pupils leave The Oaks sixth for.

Assessment in the Sixth Form

Sixth Form