Assessment
Assessment is part of the planning, teaching and learning cycle. You should use evidence of learning, in a range of settings and contexts, throughout the school year to assess learners’ progress. Effective assessment identifies learners’ individual strengths and needs and provides information about learner progress. Many learners with special educational needs (SEN) can be assessed alongside their peers through statutory assessment. Some pupils may need to be exempted from part or all of the statutory curriculum and assessment on a short or long term basis. CCEA have collated the guidance for principals on these exemptions.
A range of non statutory assessment frameworks have also been developed to meet the diverse needs of learners with special educational needs.
Assessment for Learners with SEN
In September 21 CCEA carried out a literature review on assessing learners with SEN. The research discussed in the literature review will underpin the development of guidance for schools. CCEA will be working with teachers and other educational colleagues to develop and collate best practice in strategies for assessment for learners with moderate and severe learning difficulties.
