markingpolicy

Marking Policy
//Reviewed by TB/DB October 2006// //To be reviewed October 2009//

We want to ensure that all the children have their work marked in such a way that it encourage a high standard of achievement, develops the individual child's self confidence and raises self esteem.

Marking should:

 * Always reflect the learning intention of the activity.
 * Take into account the individual needs of the child.
 * Be positive and constructive (positive aspects of the work should be commented on and / or highlighted before giving suggestions for improvement)
 * Encourage a response from the child.
 * Help the child to focus on the aspects which need more attention.
 * Have a key role in informing future planning.
 * Allow pupils to self improve their work.

Strategies for marking:
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 * Where a child has clearly not understood the learning intention, crosses should not be used - the work should be revisited when possible.
 * The children should be encouraged to be the "first markers" and check their work before giving it to the teacher for comment or marking.
 * The children should be involved in responding to one another's work.
 * Time should be built into lessons so that children can read written comments and take any action suggested.
 * For extended writing provide success criteria and mark accordingly.