1 Carrying out a Work Scrutiny

2 Purpose of Work Scrutiny  To assess quantity and quality of written work  To evaluate the appropriateness of the recording  To monitor: Progression Continuity Differentiation Level of challenge Planning/teaching match Use and application of targets  To identify strengths and weaknesses in marking

3 The Process- Step 1  The quantity – consider the age group  Quality of: Activity Are activities appropriate? Are activities open-ended wherever possible? Is there evidence of collaborative work? Presentation Are children making choices about strategies to use and how to record their work? Are school policies being followed?

4 Step 2  To monitor: Differentiation Level of challenge Progression Continuity Planning/teaching match Use and application of targets

5 Step 3 To identify strengths and weaknesses in marking  Is the marking policy in practice throughout school?  Is feedback purposeful? Acknowledges success Identifies next steps

6 Conclusions? Any surprises?  Quantity and quality of written work  Appropriateness of the recording  Progression  Continuity  Differentiation  Level of challenge  Children’s use of targets  marking

7 What next?  Whole school input on recording?  Whole school input on marking?  Whole school input on using and applying targets?  Individual feedback and support?  Sharing of good practice?  Clarification of policies?

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