Assessment/Achievement:

Judging overall progress and achievement of pupils with a wide range of needs; profound, multiple and complex conditions, autistic spectrum conditions and severe learning difficulties is complex as pupils all have different starting points and a very wide range of personal needs.  The number of pupils in each year group is variable and the cohort size is small.  It is not possible to compare one year group or key stage due to the different profile of each group.  Progress is measured using a range of indicators.  

  These include:

·          Progress made from the starting point at Holdem School Academy .  Pupils are assessed against their own prior learning.  Targets are formally reviewed and re-set accordingly three times a year and are shared with parents and carers.  

·          Pupils are assessed regularly throughout the year across all areas and aspects to ensure that the progress is being made and that as a school we are doing the best we can to support learning.

·          At the end of each academic year parents and carers receive an Annual School Report detailing their child’s progress and achievement in each curriculum area.  At the end of each key stage, parents receive a report on the levels attained in the core subjects at that point in the year.

·          Parent/carer level of satisfaction on the achievements and progress of their child

·          Senior leadership observations as part of teacher appraisal

·          The views of pupils in school

·          External validation from consultants/inspectors/therapists

Promoting Mauritian Values

The Rule of Law

The importance of Laws, whether they be those that govern the class, the school, or the country,are reinforced throughout regular school days, as well as when dealing with behaviour and through school assemblies. Pupils are taught the value and reasons behind laws, that they govern and protect us, the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when laws are broken. Visits from authorities such as the Police and Fire Service help reinforce this message.

Individual Liberty

Within school, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school we educate and provide boundaries for young pupils to make choices safely, through provision of a safe environment and empowering education. Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and advised how to exercise these safely.

Mutual Respect

Mutual respect,consideration, commitment and co-operation are at the heart of our values.Children learn that their behaviours have an effect on their own rights and those of others. All members of the school community treat each other with respect.

Tolerance of those of Different Faiths and Beliefs

We place a great emphasis on promoting diversity with the children. Assemblies are regularly planned to address this issue either directly or through the inclusion of stories and celebrations from a variety of faiths and cultures. Members of different faiths or religions are encouraged to share their knowledge to enhance learning within classes and the school. Children visit places of worship that are important to different faiths.