Relevance of KS1 results at review
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Relevance of KS1 results at review
I've been combing through my DS2 school reports prior to a potential Review/Appeal, to which I am still undecided.
I've noticed from reading various threads that panels will be expecting levels 3 at the end of KS1. My DS2 only achieved level: 2A Maths & Reading and 2B in writing. He was an April baby and only started full time school in term 5 (the then school policy) then the youngest in the year where kept back in reception only to join the rest of the year in year 2. Could this be used to explain why he didn't achieve level 3's?
He QCA's in year 5 are now: 5B maths, 5 writing, 4B science & 4B reading with predicted level 5's across the board.
I would be interested to hear an argument on both sides to help me formulate a decision.
Or is it just not relevant?
Thanks
I've noticed from reading various threads that panels will be expecting levels 3 at the end of KS1. My DS2 only achieved level: 2A Maths & Reading and 2B in writing. He was an April baby and only started full time school in term 5 (the then school policy) then the youngest in the year where kept back in reception only to join the rest of the year in year 2. Could this be used to explain why he didn't achieve level 3's?
He QCA's in year 5 are now: 5B maths, 5 writing, 4B science & 4B reading with predicted level 5's across the board.
I would be interested to hear an argument on both sides to help me formulate a decision.
Or is it just not relevant?
Thanks
Re: Relevance of KS1 results at review
Good question!
My previous advice on KS1 results is here:
http://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/appeal ... cation#b23" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
However, I notice that Bucks Review Panels are now requesting KS1 results on the headteacher's summary sheet.
What they're doing is checking whether the KS2 predictions look realistic in the light of everything that has been achieved previously.
For appeal purposes I think I would have been satisfied with year 5 levels to check that the child really is on target for level 5s.
My previous advice on KS1 results is here:
http://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/appeal ... cation#b23" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
However, I notice that Bucks Review Panels are now requesting KS1 results on the headteacher's summary sheet.
What they're doing is checking whether the KS2 predictions look realistic in the light of everything that has been achieved previously.
For appeal purposes I think I would have been satisfied with year 5 levels to check that the child really is on target for level 5s.
Personally I would have thought so, especially if there was good progress from year 3 to year 5.I've noticed from reading various threads that panels will be expecting levels 3 at the end of KS1. My DS2 only achieved level: 2A Maths & Reading and 2B in writing. He was an April baby and only started full time school in term 5 (the then school policy) then the youngest in the year where kept back in reception only to join the rest of the year in year 2. Could this be used to explain why he didn't achieve level 3's?
Etienne
Re: Relevance of KS1 results at review
I've met with our Headteacher yesterday, who sits on the review panels for children from other school. My daughter missed the pass score by one mark, and was level 2A for KS1. The Headteacher said that the panel will be looking for at least 2 levels progress between KS1 and KS2. She achieved the 2 levels progress (4A) at the end of year 5, and is predicted to be on level 5B by the end of year 6, which means almost 3 levels progress. He said that they will be looking at the *progress*, which was very good, and that the actual results at KS1 don't matter too much.
Re: Relevance of KS1 results at review
Thanks Etienne
I will ensure I have this conversation with his Headteacher before she fills out her report!
I will ensure I have this conversation with his Headteacher before she fills out her report!
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Re: Relevance of KS1 results at review
Having gone through Selection Review and appeal last year, it would appear that in our appeal, it came across that as our DD was Level 3s at KS1 and 5s at KS2, that she was penalised.
It was all about the progress so they even told us in the appeal that all she had done was make the expected progress and it left us feeling like it would be better to be Level 2s a KS1! (We also got the clerks notes after the appeal which confirmed this).
Hope this helps for those with Level 2s at KS1 and does not demoralize others like us!
It was all about the progress so they even told us in the appeal that all she had done was make the expected progress and it left us feeling like it would be better to be Level 2s a KS1! (We also got the clerks notes after the appeal which confirmed this).
Hope this helps for those with Level 2s at KS1 and does not demoralize others like us!
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it came across that as our DD was Level 3s at KS1 and 5s at KS2, that she was penalised.
I can't explain what the panel said - it sounds very odd to me.
I've never heard of pupils who perform consistently well being penalised for level 3s at KS1!
If they proceed to level 5s at KS2, it demonstrates consistent (and credible) achievement.
Many (not all) successful appeals will have level 3s at KS1.
Etienne
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Can I just confirm that if I decide not to go for the review process, which needs to be submitted By 9am Friday 25th Oct and hold out for an appeal, that I do not currently have to contact BCC and inform them of my decision?
Re: Relevance of KS1 results at review
No - don't worry about that. No one has to declare what they're not doing (not applying for a review, or not applying for an appeal).
Etienne
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Re: Advice re review
Hi Tkc3. I just spoke to Bucks. The form need to be handed in at the latest at 5pm on Friday if you are dropping it off. You just need to get a receipt from reception with a date as confirmation.Tkc3 wrote:Can I just confirm that if I decide not to go for the review process, which needs to be submitted By 9am Friday 25th Oct and hold out for an appeal, that I do not currently have to contact BCC and inform them of my decision?