Effective marking and feedback by Sue Towers https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970 en-us 2023-01-23 09:31:28 UTC 2025-11-19 14:41:59 UTC hello@padlet.com policy document suetowers https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2452965377 2023-01-23 09:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2452965377 Reaching High (Policy) melissabunbury2 https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489906279 2023-02-21 15:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489906279 Stepping stones: sarahjackson18 https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489907301 Pictorial achievements alongside soft marks to highlight progress made towards learner outcomes.
Annotation on post its to support progress towards learning outcomes.]]> 2023-02-21 15:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489907301 Hard marks https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489913675 Half termly hard marks are beneficial to show progress in all subjects, and trailing the half termly hard marks for English and Maths are as useful to show progress as they were when done weekly. Students in my class don't engage with written progress documents including hard marks and post its. They do engage with pictures and visual work.]]> 2023-02-21 15:55:43 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489913675 AFL https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489914695 evidence of pupils assessment for learning ]]> 2023-02-21 15:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489914695 Hard Marks https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489914833 Weekly maths and English hard marks are time consuming and onerous. Half-termly are more manageable and just as useful. 

Not really useful for pupils, mine aren't interested. Feedback in the moment (praise, correction. extra support etc) is what works for pupils.

Pupils like to look at work/photos with adults. ]]> 2023-02-21 15:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489914833 Soft marks: https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489916341 Allows us to assess the level of independence/ support and engagement for the learning activity. ]]> 2023-02-21 15:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489916341 Use of stamps/ stickers for pupils to recognise and reflect on their achievements and wow work. https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489917190 2023-02-21 15:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489917190 Reaching High Success Criteria melissabunbury2 https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489921166 2023-02-21 16:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489921166 Moving On: https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489927171 Work is annotated and marked regularly and in real time.

Pupils progressing through their qualifications.

Observations to support marking. ]]> 2023-02-21 16:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489927171 Reaching High poster comments melissabunbury2 https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489947189 2023-02-21 16:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489947189 Footsteps rebeccaadams1 https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489947892 There is evidence that observations are completed regularly and linked to Learning Intentions where possible, all team members are encouraged to participate in writing observations

These post it note observations are shared and reviewed with the team to help inform PLOD and future planning (PLOD can also be lines of development linked to areas other than LI's)

Observations demonstrate progress over time

Pupils are encouraged to look at books regularly to share and celebrate their learning

]]> 2023-02-21 16:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489947892 Regular opportunities for pupils to look back over their work - recognising their own work, sense of pride etc. https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489952496 2023-02-21 16:23:00 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489952496 Baselines: https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489953125 Useful and beneficial to know pupils current knowledge at the start of the topic. Quality of capturing current knowledge for each subject is key. ]]> 2023-02-21 16:23:31 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489953125 Moving On M&Fb https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489967314 Weekly Log capturing unplanned learning outcomes

Move to half term hard mark summary for English & maths

Use post it notes to gather observational learning to go alongside weekly learning logs & worksheets

Incorporate footer for next steps into Moving On header/ footer for all abilities.

Hard mark summary at the end of every half term for English and maths - commenting upon how they've achieved the outcomes over the half term.

Use stamps more in soft marking]]> 2023-02-21 16:33:42 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2489967314 suetowers https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2490886463 2023-02-22 09:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2490886463 suetowers https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2490887146 2023-02-22 09:34:21 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2490887146 suetowers https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2490892144 2023-02-22 09:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2490892144 suetowers https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2490893953 2023-02-22 09:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2490893953 suetowers https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2490897030 2023-02-22 09:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2490897030 Enthusiasm to want to learn laurendavison https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491368536 2023-02-22 16:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491368536 a) Adaptations to provision provided in class (likes and intrests) abigailhill11 https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491368872 2023-02-22 16:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491368872 Child-led interests and observations bethadams3 https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491369155 2023-02-22 16:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491369155 a) Breadth of experiences seen abigailhill11 https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491369283 2023-02-22 16:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491369283 Pupils take pride in looking at their work https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491369454 2023-02-22 16:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491369454 all areas of learning covered charlottesmith37 https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491369858 2023-02-22 16:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491369858 https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491369915 pupils feeling a sense of pride ]]> 2023-02-22 16:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491369915 https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491370094 Photos demonstrating engagement in a range of activities linked to learning intentions]]> 2023-02-22 16:02:14 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491370094 being proud https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491370098 Pupils being proud of sharing their work by being excited to show this and go show other classes or teachers their work - this shows they are interested and motivated ]]> 2023-02-22 16:02:14 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491370098 a) show some accomplishment of their work and feel proud of achievements https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491370539 2023-02-22 16:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491370539 a) Floor books? Meaningful! How can we adopt this approach more abigailhill11 https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491370664 2023-02-22 16:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491370664 ownership https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491370823 pupils having the opportunity to look through books and recognise their own pieces of work / where they did well etc.

]]> 2023-02-22 16:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491370823 Pupils taking ownership of their own learning laurendavison https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491370850 2023-02-22 16:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491370850 End of half termly assessment summarises relevant observations and demonstrates progress https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491371276 2023-02-22 16:03:06 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491371276 wanting to mark their own work for self satisfaction https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491371327 2023-02-22 16:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491371327 rebeccaadams1 https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491371721 End of term summative assessment PLOD and pupils motivator commentary can be seen in photos/ observations for following term]]> 2023-02-22 16:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491371721 https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491372284 Observations show progress over time and inform future planning/lines of enquiry for pupils. ]]> 2023-02-22 16:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491372284 lower ability being excited giving stamps and stickers! https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491372758 2023-02-22 16:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491372758 a) pupils gain a sense of achievement and have the opportunity to feel proud of the work they have produced, e.g. looking back through photos and worksheets and stamping their favourite work kimberleyfarrar https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491373666 2023-02-22 16:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491373666 Adults aware. danielthomas20 https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491374240 2023-02-22 16:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491374240 Footsteps francescaholroyd https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491374503 -A range of activities is shown through photo.
-Differentiation and levels of support evident through the post it observations 
- Preferred activities evident through observations provides opportunity for future planning. 
- Resources and planning for growth to plan.

]]> 2023-02-22 16:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491374503 Reaching High https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491374841 Pupils reviewing work and sharing what they have learnt  and being proud of it. 

Pupils comment on how they found the lesson. Smile faces


]]> 2023-02-22 16:05:30 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491374841 Moving On https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491375180 Pupils are motivated to take part in their feedback process - whatever that looks like (differentiated appropriately to be meaningful)]]> 2023-02-22 16:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491375180 communicate / demonstrate what they have learnt at the end of the lesson / topic https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491375444 2023-02-22 16:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491375444 pupils wanting to photocopy their work to take home because they are proud https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491376083 2023-02-22 16:06:31 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491376083 https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491376220 Pupils feeling proud of their work, being able to photocopy and take home ]]> 2023-02-22 16:06:38 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491376220 Reaching High https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491376650 Pupils understand the process and are aware of what needs to be completed, reviewed or answered ]]> 2023-02-22 16:06:58 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491376650 francescaholroyd https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491379951 in the moment showing progress overtime ]]> 2023-02-22 16:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491379951 Reaching High https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491394298 When subjects span over a number of weeks is a soft mark to acknowledge two stars and wish and then hard mark at the end of the sequence of lessons. ]]> 2023-02-22 16:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491394298 stamps https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491396496 Varied stamps, other than 'I am proud' for pupils who may not understand the meaning of proud but still want to acknowledge work]]> 2023-02-22 16:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491396496 Reaching High https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491398333 English marking to be reviewed and reduced down and simplified. Can this be added to marking and feedback policy and a visual created for pupils. ]]> 2023-02-22 16:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491398333 Hard mark kimberleyfarrar https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491399484 Make sure the Hard Mark template has the 'how long pupils stayed on task' section but to make sure the half termly reviews do not.]]> 2023-02-22 16:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491399484 Abbreviations explained in poster https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491401086 e.g. verbal prompt, gestural and an example of what a verbal / gestural prompt would be to ensure teachers are recording these consistently.]]> 2023-02-22 16:24:00 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491401086 value staff contributions polaroid cameras abigailhill11 https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491403919 2023-02-22 16:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491403919 https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491408424 Adaptations to planning (PLOD)]]> 2023-02-22 16:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491408424 Reaching High https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491411716 When pupil are commenting and reading feedback language should be used that the pupil can understand. ]]> 2023-02-22 16:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491411716 https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491414245 Printing, trimming etc. photos is time consuming, possibility of online marking e.g. Tapestry? ]]> 2023-02-22 16:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491414245 Moving On WHL https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491414588 MA HA - My Feed (unplanned moments of the curriculum)

LA Celebration book (pupil led celebration of their weekly learning)]]> 2023-02-22 16:33:28 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491414588 Reaching High https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491415391 Possible use of post it to capture learning especially for those pupils working at lower levels. ]]> 2023-02-22 16:33:57 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491415391 drive/app where take picture come onto the big screen printed at end of day and added to books abigailhill11 https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491417517 2023-02-22 16:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491417517 Pupils looking back at books from start reflecting then smiling - pointing to their work - proud and self recognition. https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491419873 2023-02-22 16:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491419873 capture pupils individuality abigailhill11 https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491420891 2023-02-22 16:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491420891 https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491432451 Post-its written up at 3:15 - can be tricky with after school club, behaviour sheets, cleaning, CPOMS etc.]]> 2023-02-22 16:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/suetowers/2u2rfniynamvt970/wish/2491432451