How to use your KS2 SATs results to improve school outcomes

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Did you know... The full breakdown of your KS2 SATs results is made available every year by the DfE – broken down to performance in each individual question via analyse school performance? The KS2 SATs give a validated indication of each of your students strengths and weaknesses and standardised assessments – marked independently. They therefore give a great overview of your school curriculum and how successfully it guided your Year 6 to achieve their potential. Or more importantly, it can provide the keys to unlock your teaching and raise attainment across your school for many years to come... and yet, so many schools simply do not use this resource even though it is free and easy to download!! But this is data from the past... We agree but by looking back at how your full Year 6 cohort performed, you may be able to see gaps that surely suggest more about how they were taught than it was the same error across all 30...
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Home Learning

Home Learning

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We present a wide range of fun, educational and engaging resources schools can share with pupils and families. This long list of links and resources was put together over the summer of 2020 and has continued to grow ever since. Many thanks to those from around the world who have suggested ideas and links. We hope you continue to find them useful! “Such an Inspiring collection of Links & Resources” Learning Check out these links for Primary and Secondary age. Early Years Activities for 2-5 year olds - stories, craft and more Exploring See the world from space and live elephants in Africa... Craft Ideas 100s of ideas from a variety of sources.. Colouring Here are over 100 patterns and pictures to choose from.. Museums Visit the Louvre, British Museum and more... Fun Activities 100s of Ideas and Links "What a huge help for families!" Science Create giant bubbles, a rocket that blasts off and more.. Baking Loads of recipes and ideas from cupcakes to pizzas. Reading Escape to a new world with these reading links. Discovering Fascinating facts about Space,...
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Analyse School Performance

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What is ASP? Analyse School Performance The DfE’s Analyse School Performance (ASP) service was launched in April 2017 and provides schools and local authorities with a range of analyses predominantly built around the DfE headline measures. It is a key source of data from the Department for Education (DfE) and so therefore used by School Improvement Advisers and OFSTED Inspectors. Get Analysis of all your cohorts – straight to your inbox by clicking here When is the ASP released? The KS2 Validated Data is now available in Analyse School Performance. The KS4 data is due to be published in January 2023. How do I access my ASP? Access to the ASP reports is via the Department for Education’s Secure Access portal, DfE Sign-in. If anyone in a school needs access and does not have login details, then they should liaise with the DfE Sign-in Approver in their school for further advice for accessing the site and for login details. DFE Secure Access Sign-In You will then need to sign with your email and password. ASaP –...
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