Grade 

Descriptor 

Classwork

Homework

Behaviour

1

Exceptional

The learner always showcases the core value of ambition through their self-motivation, commitment to learning and by working to best of their ability every lesson. All work is completed conscientiously and to a high standard. The leaner makes excellent and regular contributions to group work and class discussions.

The learner always showcases the core value of resilience through their determination to succeed by never giving up. They always act on feedback to improve their work, develop their learning and further their progress.

The learner consistently showcases the core values of ambition and resilience.

The learner completes all home learning on time, producing work of exceptional quality to maximum ability.

The learner develops what they have learnt in lesson in their own time and shows initiative; through wider reading and completing extension activities.

The leaner is always ready to learn and is organised. They arrive punctually and have the correct equipment.

The leaner consistently presents as ALERT. They showcase the core values of integrity and trust every lesson by being fully focused, attentive, and cooperative at all times. They have a positive influence on the learning of others through engaging in discussion, listening to peer ideas and showing empathy and support where appropriate.

2 

Good

The learner regularly showcases the core value of ambition through their commitment to learning. They are often self-motivated and work to best of their ability. Most work is completed conscientiously and to a high standard. The leaner often makes excellent contributions to group work and class discussions.

The learner regularly showcases the core value of resilience Independently or with teacher support through their determination to succeed by never giving up. They regularly act on feedback to improve their work, develop their learning and further their progress.

The learner consistently showcases the core values of ambition and resilience.

The learner completes most home learning on time, producing work of good quality.

The learner occasionally develops what they have learnt in lesson in their own time through wider reading and completing extension activities.

The leaner is always ready to learn and is organised. They arrive punctually and have the correct equipment.

The leaner consistently presents as ALERT. They showcase the core values of integrity and trust most lessons by being fully focused, attentive, and cooperative. They have a positive influence on the learning of others through engaging in discussion, listening to peer ideas and showing empathy and support where appropriate.

3

Requires Improvement

The learner occasionally showcases the core value of ambition through their commitment to learning. They often require regular verbal support and prompts to apply themselves and complete work to a satisfactory level. The leaner intermittently makes contributions to group work and class discussions.

The learner often requires adult support to showcase the core value of resilience when they find learning challenging, sometimes choosing to ‘opt out’. They act on feedback when prompted by an adult to improve their work, develop their learning and further their progress.

The learner occasionally showcases the core values of ambition and resilience.

The learner occasionally completes home learning however it is not always on time or to a satisfactory standard.

The learner rarely develops what they have learnt in lesson in their own time through wider reading or by completing extension activities.

The leaner is usually ready to learn but their organisation needs further development to ensure they have the appropriate equipment and are punctual to all lessons.

The leaner occasionally requires prompts and verbal support from adults to present as ALERT and to showcase the core values of integrity and trust to ensure that all pupils in the lesson can continue to learn and make progress.

4 

Inadequate 

The learner often requires regular prompts and support from adults to showcase the core value of ambition through their commitment to learning. Significant guidance is required for pupils to apply themselves or complete work. The leaner rarely makes contributions to group work and class discussions.

The learner often requires teacher support to showcase the core value of resilience when they find learning challenging, often choosing to ‘opt out’. They act on feedback when supported by an adult to improve their work, develop their learning and further their progress.

The learner rarely showcases the core values of ambition and resilience.

The learner rarely completes home learning on time or to a satisfactory standard.

The learner never develops what they have learnt in lesson in their own time through wider reading or by completing extension activities.

The leaner is rarely ready to learn. Their organisation needs further development to ensure they have the appropriate equipment and are punctual to all lessons.

The leaner regularly requires prompts and verbal support from adults to present as ALERT. Further development and strategies are required to support the learner to showcase the core values of integrity and trust as their actions can have a negative influence on the learning and progress of themselves and others.