At Loydence Academy, we believe assessment is more than just tests and report cards. It’s about understanding each student’s unique journey in learning. Our comprehensive and continuous assessment approach is designed to foster individual growth, guide our teaching, and provide meaningful feedback.

Our core principles in assessment strive to:

1. Promote and Support Learning

Encourage active learning and student engagement.

2. Inform Teaching

Directly influence teaching methods and approaches.

3. Combine Formative and Summative Assessments

Balance daily, ongoing assessments with evaluative measures at the end of learning units.

4. Utilise Diverse Strategies

Employ a variety of assessment methods to cater to different learning styles.

5. Recognise All Progress and Achievement

Acknowledge every student’s individual improvements and successes.

6. Encourage Self-Assessment

Teach students to evaluate their own work critically.

7. Foster Shared Responsibility

Engage both school and family in the assessment process.

Forms of Assessment:

At Loydence Academy, we believe that assessments often occur naturally and may not always be formally recorded. This includes questioning, informal discussions, and collaborative activities. Assessments aim to collect insights into student understanding, skills, and knowledge that can be then used to refine future instruction and learning pathways.