HOW DO THE P-SCALES MEASURE PROGRESS?
The P-scales scheme works by setting specific objectives at eight levels within subjects from ‘P (level) 1’ to ‘P (level) 8,’ the former representing the lowest level of attainment and the latter the highest. The first three levels apply across all subjects as they reflect initial progress, whilst the remaining five are subject specific and allow for more precise measurement when the child’s abilities have increased. The most recent P-level attainment targets produced by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) are available here. P-scales also allow for ‘lateral progress’ to be measured (i.e. the transfer of a child’s skills across different subjects) and are therefore invaluable for showing the general development a child has made in regards to his or her learning. However, implementation of the P-scales does not mean that all children with SEN should be taught in the same way. In fact, it is crucial that various factors are considered in regards to each child such as how th
