KS2 - only one sub-level of progress in writing since end of y1

[bellabelly]

I know it's not the be all and end all but would love some advice.

My twins have just received their end of Y2 reports, with Teacher assessments and KS1 SATs results. For both boys, progress in writing has only been one sub-level in the whole academic year - ie, they have moved from a 2b (last summer) to a 2a this summer. This seems really slow progress to me and a bit concerning. Does anyone know how much progress you might expect in a year? Or does it just depend on the individual child?

They are nearly 7 years old and clever boys, I think. They are the youngest in their year but in the "top" group. I've never felt concerned about their progress before as they have always achieved good results. And 2a IS a good result but just doesn't seem great when 12 months ago they were already deemed to be on a 2b.

What can I do to encourage their writing? Any great tips v gratefully received.

And... should I say something to their teacher, or will I just seem like a really pushy parent? The teacher is having a "drop-in" session to discuss reports this afternoon.

[mrz]

Yes children in Y2 & Y6 next year will be assessed using the current curriculum and system but the OPs child will be in Y3 so no levels and a new curriculum.

[chocolatemartini]

That's interesting I didn't know there will be no levels from Sept. Anyone care to enlighten me about the new system? What will school league tables look like without levels?

[bellabelly]

Yes, mrz, I did hear that they're scrapping levels (DH works for DfE) because they are too random. And yes, niger, I think that it will take a while for parents to stop "fretting" - for years, levels have been presented as a big deal! (And accurate!)

[mrz]

You've probably heard there is going to be another curriculum too. I'd suggest you look at it as expectations will be different.