Assessment

At Victory Heights Primary School, we are aware that people learn in many different ways; we recognise the need to develop strategies that allow all children to learn in ways that best suit them, whether that be auditory, kinaesthetic or visual.

Through our teaching, we aim to:

• Enable children to become confident, resourceful, enquiring and independent learners.
• Foster children’s self-esteem and help them build positive relationships with other people.
• Develop children’s self-respect and encourage children to respect the ideas, attitudes, values, and feelings of others.
• Show respect for all cultures and, in doing so, promote positive attitudes towards others.
• Help children grow into responsible, independent and positive individuals.
• Foster a love of learning so they develop positive lifelong habits and values.

We offer opportunities for children to learn in different ways.

Activities are planned which promote:

• Asking and answering questions
• Investigation and problem solving
• Creative thinking
• Critical thinking
• Reflective thinking

These activities are organised in a variety of ways:

• Pair / Group work
• Independent work
• Whole-class work
• Inter-year group work
• Cross key stage work

At Victory Heights Primary School, we believe that assessment is an essential part of teaching and learning. Assessment allows teachers to understand what pupils know, understand, and can do, enabling them to plan appropriate progression across all curriculum areas. This ensures learning is tailored to each child's specific needs and abilities. We use both formative and summative assessments, with regular feedback provided to parents. Children receive a National Curriculum level assessment in Reading, Writing, Science and Mathematics. Additionally, we are committed to reporting on social as well as academic progress.

As part of Dubai Schools' inspection requirements, VHPS uses internal and external data (TIMSS, Progress Tests and NGRT) to track attainment and progress. Following the National EYFS framework and the English curriculum, children use success criteria and learning language to assess their own understanding. Teachers then select statements in all subject areas that indicate whether a child is secure in their learning and make a judgment on whether they are meeting or exceeding age expectations.

We pride ourselves on maintaining regular communication with parents, including scheduled parent consultation meetings throughout the year.  

For more information on our assessment processes, please refer to our Assessment Policy 24/25.