How we assess progress
Progression within the Aim Curriculum pathway is multi-facetted, and recorded used a variety of methods.
Formally, each learner completes a series of portfolios throughout the year, in which they demonstrate their understanding and development against a set criteria at the level they are working towards. This is both formative throughout the year, with each piece of work assessed against the success criteria and the learner given “next steps” developmental feedback on how they can strengthen the knowledge or skill learnt within the session, before progressing onto the next piece of work. Culminating in developmental summative feedback upon completion of the portfolio. Our feedback was highlighted in the recent external verifier’s report, from the awarding body (Aim Award) as a particular strength in developing the learner understanding, and depth of the subject. Upon external verification, the learner is then awarded a recognised qualification that enables the learner to progress onto further education in a college placement or move into the world of work. Informally, progression is assessed and evidenced on a daily basis in the application of the skills and knowledge gained throughout the year. Putting the knowledge gained during the portfolio sessions into practice be it applying the functionality of the maths and English in real life context, such as shopping to a budget, or writing a letter to express a concern or request for a wanted outcome, or demonstrating personal safety when out on an educational visit, and using road safety awareness.
In addition learners engage in individualised work experience tasks, that also form part of the accredited learning pathway portfolio, and are able to demonstrate skills and abilities within the Student Voice forum.
These incredibly important skills, that are the stepping stones for preparing the learner for adulthood are captured and developed using Evidence for Learning platform and will also form the basis of a new learner transition passport being implemented this year, to showcase progression of the “whole” learner alongside the formal qualifications gained.
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