Results
Children are assessed at many times throughout their journey in Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants. Two significant assessments that are completed are the EYFS Profile (at the end of Reception) and the Phonics Screening Check (at the end of Year 1). Further explanations and the school's results can be found below.
The EYFS Profile
The EYFS Profile is a statutory assessment of children’s development at the end of the academic year in which children turn 5, usually reception year. Each child’s level of development is assessed against 17 early learning goals (ELGs) across all 7 areas of learning in the EYFS. For each ELG, teachers must assess whether a child is meeting the level of development expected at the end of the EYFS, or if they are not yet reaching this level and should be assessed as ‘emerging’. The Profile is intended to provide a reliable and accurate summative assessment of each child’s development at the end of the EYFS in order to support children’s successful transitions to year 1. You can find out more here.
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Academic Year |
% of children at OABI achieving a 'Good Level of Development' |
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2021-2022 |
69% |
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2022-2023 |
73% |
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2023-2024 |
75% |
The Phonics Screening Check
The phonics screening check contains 40 words divided into two sections of 20 words. Both sections contain a mixture of real words and pseudo-words.
Pseudo-words are words that are phonically decodable but are not actual words with an associated meaning. They are included in the check specifically to assess whether your child can decode a word using their phonics skills.
All pseudo-words in the check are accompanied by a picture of an imaginary creature. Children are taught that when a word has a creature next to it, it is a pseudo-word. This ensures that they are not trying to match the pseudo-word to a word in their vocabulary.
The check is designed to give teachers information on how your child is progressing in phonics. It will help to identify whether your child needs additional support at this stage, so that they do not fall behind in this vital early reading skill. You can find out more here.
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Academic Year |
% of children at OABI passing the phonics screening check |
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2020-2021 |
69% |
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2021-2022 |
72% |
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2022-2023 |
78% |
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2023-2024 |
80% |