HM+(Heritage+Mandarin+Track)

G2-G3 P, S and E   Disposition and Attitudes # shows an interest in classroom activities through observation and participation. # dresses undresses and manages own personal hygiene with adult support. # displays high levels of involvement in self-chosen activities. # dresses and undresses independently and manages own personal hygiene. # selects and uses activities and resources indeependently. # continues to be interested, motivated and excited to learn. # is confident to try new activities, initiate ideas and speak in a familiar group. # maintains attention and concentrates. # sustains involvement and perseveres, particularly when trying to solve a problem or reach a satisfactory conclusion.

Social Development # plays alongside others. # builds relationships through gestures and talk. # takes turns and shares with adult support. # works as part of a grouup or class, taking turns and sharing fairly. # forms good relationships with adults and peers. # understands that there need to be agreed values, and codes of behaviour for groups of people including adults and children, to work together harmonioously. # understands that people have different needs, views, cultures and beliefs with respect. # takes into account the ideas of others.

Emotional Development # separates from main carer with support. # communicates freely about home and community. # expresses needs and feelings in appropriate ways. # responds to significant experiences, showing a range of feelings when appropriate. # has a developing awareness of own needs, views and feelings and is sensitive to the needs, views and feelings of others. # has a developing respect for own culture and beliefs and those of other people. # considers the consequences of words and actions for self and others. # understands what is right, what is wrong, and why. # displays a strong and positive sense of self-identity and is able to express a range of emotions fluently and appropriately.

"   Literacy    Language for communication and thinking    # listens and responds.    # initiates communication with others, displaying greater confidence in more informal contexts.    # talks activities through, reflecting and modifying actions.    # listens with enjoyment to stories, songs, rhymes and poems, sustains attentive listening and responds with relevant comments, questions or actions.    # uses language to imagine and recreate roles and experiences.    # interacts with others in a variety of contexts, negotiating plans and activities and taking turns in conversations.    # uses talk to organise, sequence and clarify thinking, ideas, feelings and events, exploring the meanings and sounds of new words.    # speaks clearly with confidence and control, showing awareness of the listener.    # talks and listens confidently and with control, consistently showing awareness of the listeneer by including relevant detail. ^ uses language to work out and clarify ideas, showing control of a range of appropriate vocabulary.

Linking sounds and letters. # joins in rhyming and rhythmic activities. # shows an awareness of rhyme and alliteration. # links some sounds to letters. # links sounds to letters, naming and sounding letters of the alphabet. # hears and says short vowel sounds within words. # uses phonic knowledge to read simple regular words. # attempts to read more complex words, using phonic knowledge. # uses knowledge of letters, sounds and words when reading and writing independently.

Reading. # is developing an interest in books. # knows that print conveys meaning. # recognises a ew familiar words. # knows that, in English, print is read from left to right and top to bottom. # shows an understanding of the elements of stories, such as main character, sequence of events and openings. # reads a range of familiar and common words and simple sentences independently. # retells narratives in correct sequence, drawing language patterns of stories. # shows an understanding of how information can be found in non-fiction texts to answer questions about where, who, why and how. # reads books of own choice with some fluency and accuracy.

Writing. # experiments with mark making, sometimes ascribing meaning to the marks. # uses some clearly identifiable lettes to communicate meaning. # represents some sounds correctly in writing. # wries own name and other words from memory. # holds a pencil and uses it effectively to form recognisable lettes, most of wwhich are correctly formed. # attempts writing for a variety of purposes, using features of different forms. # uses phonic knowledge to write simple regular words and make phonetically plausible attempts at more complex words. # begins to form captions and smple sentences, sometimes using punctuation. # communicates through phrases and simple sentences with some consistency in punctuating sentences.

G4-G5 In general # has a very positive attitude towards all aspects of ~ school work and sets a good example with ~ behaviour.

# is a quiet member of the class, who has a considerate and thoughtful nature.

^ works very hard and always gives ~ best effort in all areas of the curriculum. # has produced some work to be extremely proud of.

# has become more confident about answering questions and talking in front of the class

^ has worked hard in many curriculum areas and has produced some work to be really proud of.

# is quiet in class but works hard.

# has a large circle of friends and is both liked and well respected by the class.

# has a mature attitude and uses ~ own initiative to develop work, having produced some excellent homework.

^ has a mature approach to many aspects of ~ work and shows independence, settling down to work without a fuss. # has a positive attitude towards all aspects of ~ schoolwork, and sets a superb example.

^ is extremely conscientious, producing work to be really proud of.

# sets an excellent example of good behaviour and has a sensible attitude.

# has a high level of independent working skills.

^ is considerate and is always polite and sensible.

^ takes a lot of pride in ~ work.

# is a friendly member of the class, who works with enthusiasm and regularly contributes to class discussion.

^ is a confident member of the class and contributes well in lessons.

^ is extremely conscientious and has produced some excellent work to be really proud of.

# is considerate with many friends and is always polite and sensible.

# is a helpful pupil who is sensible and well behaved.

^ is a cheerful pupil and a popular member of the class.

# gets on well with a variety of children in the class and is a very lively and cheerful pupil.

^ is making excellent progress.

^ makes good contributions to discussions in class and often asks questions.

# gets along well with others and has many friends

^ has many friends and is always pleasant.

^ gets on well with a variety of children in the class and is a very lively and cheerful pupil.

# has been working extremely hard in a variety of curriculum areas.

^ seems to prefer to work on an individual basis rather than in a group situation.

^ can work equally well independently, or with others

# works well in a group situation.

# is always helpful and willing to undertake jobs around the classroom.

^ is always polite and friendly and gets on well with everyone.

# is usually cheerful with a smile and a joke.

# has a good sense of humour and enjoys sharing a joke with children and adults alike.

Although the standard of presentation of ~ work has been variable, # works very hard and has produced some work to be extremely proud of.

^ needs to put more effort into written work

# is too easily distracted in class.

^ is generally hardworking, although ^ can be easily distracted.

^ attitude to school and work in general has improved this term and ^ has calmed down.

# has produced some good work when ^ makes the effort but is capable of more.

# must ask if ^ does not understand the work and in this way ^ will make much more progress.

Recently, # has settled down well and worked much harder in class.

However, ~ behaviour can still be silly at times and ^ needs to realise that next year ^ will be in the oldest year group in the school.

# attitude to work when working in class is good but ^ needs to do ~ homework in order to make progress.

In order to maintain the progress that # is making, ^ needs to listen carefully to instructions.

Unfortunately, # lacks confidence in ~ own ability in some subjects and needs to realise that ^ is capable of producing work of a high standard when ^ puts in the effort.

Although # is beginning to show signs of maturity, there are days when ^ can be silly and lack the concentration needed to make progress.

If # develops this more positive approach to work and behaviour, ^ will reach ~ full potential.

^ is a clever capable pupil, but this is not always reflected in ~ written work.

^ has the ability to produce good work in all subjects but needs to avoid the temptation to chatter for sustained periods to friends.

At certain times # does find difficulty in remaining on task as ^ prefers to 'chat' to others around ~. In order to maintain the progress that ^ is making, # needs to give ~ full concentration at all times.

# needs to help with putting resources away.

^ needs to concentrate and apply ~self in full to achieve ~ full potential. I am sure that the challenge of a year six curriculum will inspire # to realise ~ full potential.

# sometimes lacks confidence, and needs to start being more independent in the classroom.

^ is keen to answer questions, but needs to remember to put up ~ hand.

Occasionally, # can be easily distracted and ^ needs to realise that ^ must settle down to work straightaway.

# always settles down quickly to work, but needs to listen carefully to the instructions given so ^ can complete the work successfully.

^ attitude to school and work in general has improved this term and ^ has calmed down.