Since the inception of the Greenside model of Experiental Learning, the results have been consistently above the National Average at both the Expected level and the Greater Depth higher level for KS1 and KS2.  

Collaborative assessment analysis and high expectations have been vital to this success to ensure our work is targted for the biggest impact. 

 I've utilised quizzes and surveys as further forms of assessment and to listen to the reflections of our community for further improvments. 

In order to develop the whole learner, assessments of all areas are important. I believe in assessing the foundation subjects in the same depth as the core subjects. I created simple but effective spreadsheets and learning portfolios to collect evidence of all areas of learning to continually explore gaps in knowledge, skills and understanding. 

Writing editing skills were identified as an area for development across the whole school so I explored how technology could support this objective. I created a Google Slide, utilising a free extension to record audio feedback for students. It was trialed with two members of staff at different age phases in the school and then rolled out to the rest of the school with monitoring and support in place over a whole term to ensure usccesful implementation. 

Impact:

• Quality of editing is higher and more detailed

• Students feel feedback is more personalised

• Staff say they are able to leave more detailed feedback

• Students enjoy being able to re-play the comments to pick up every point

• Staff reported a significant reduction in workload

• Student independence has increased

• Staff are able to spend more time with students in class who need further support

This is now being shared across the whole of The Elliot Foundation as best practice and supporting a reduction in staff workload. 

The breadth of assessment even extended to the success of the Apple Podcast. Reflecting on the ways in which people access our podcast helped us support families who are having difficulties joining in, so the whole community could be a part of the experience. 

We've also used 'Listener Trends' data and discussions with families to reflect on the success of particular podcasts and why they received more listeners so that the content can continually improve to create an even more engaged community.