Assessing PLTS

Assessment is something of a grey area in terms of information and indeed reassurance for schools thus far. It will be important not to overlook the assessment and monitoring of progression in PLTS as well as any content or subject-specific skills. Successful change leaders will link developments at KS4 as well as KS3 and as such adopt a holistic approach to developing the curriculum. The following documents will be useful when considering the role and progression of skills.

• Guidelines for Assessing PLTS in the diploma
• Developing and Accrediting Personal Skills and Competencies

First Post

This site has been set up as a means of collaborating, communicating ideas and sharing information about impending changes to the national curriculum. To use a popular phrase, the changes will be truly “root and branch” and require a rethink in terms of philosophy, pedagogy and the way in which teachers and pupils interact. This overhaul is taking place in front of an already evolving backdrop which will also need to be considered if the curriculum changes are to be successfully embedded. The challenges represented by Extended schools, Building Schools for the Future, the advent of diploma based learning, functional skills and the initiatives outlined in the recent Children’s Plan will all need to be mapped and an holistic approach adopted for schools to reduce the likelihood of faltering, failure or…. farce?!