RE Assessment and Progression: Beyond Levels

During this session we will scope the current thinking in terms of RE assessment. We will present an assessment model developed as part of a national ‘Assessment and Progression in RE project’ and the materials that have subsequently been developed further within the Salisbury Diocesan region. In developing this model advisers and teachers sought to: • develop a manageable and robust model of assessment and progression in RE rooted in practitioner practice and the needs of schools • focus on developing a model that enables the assessment of how well pupils show secure knowledge and understanding of the core religious concepts they have studied. • consider approaches to evidencing pupil attainment and progress This model includes identifying ‘gaps’ in learning so that teachers are enabled to identify aspects of learning to be re-visited. The model looks at how core religious concepts can be explored progressively at each Key Stage/Phase - thus measuring deepening knowledge and understanding of core concepts as a pupil undertakes their learning journey in Religious Education. We will also share school case studies describing the development of new approaches to assessment in RE. During this practical and interactive day, we will consider how assessment helps teachers and pupils to navigate the learning journey in RE successfully.