Homework

From Year 3 Homework is consistently set to children in a maximum of two subjects per night, plus reading. In Year 3 students are set 30 minutes per subject each night, rising to 60 minutes per subject each night in Year 6. Optional holiday homework is also set for students who wish to do additional work during school breaks, although this is not compulsory. In addition to this, children are encouraged to be aware of the world around them, whether that is through extra-curricular activities outside of school, or by following current affairs.

Feedback

Children are assessed throughout the year through tests, exams, classwork, behaviour and other criteria. Form teachers gather feedback from all subjects teachers to gain an all-round, or ‘360°’ view of the student.

Reports are produced each term and Parent Teacher Conferences take place twice a year in the Autumn and Spring Terms.

Transition to Senior School

At Salcombe we pride ourselves on ensuring each pupil transitions to the right senior school for them. We believe our responsibility to our students does not stop when they graduate from Salcombe, but rather when they become confident, successful adults. As such, our Headmistress regularly visits senior schools, both state selective and independent, as well as calls on former students once they have settled in to their new schools.

Parents are supported during this sometimes tricky process. Miss Sands holds an assembly for parents of Year 5 pupils in the Autumn Term, giving parents plenty of time to attend open days at potential schools. We also hold a biannual Senior School Forum where selected independent senior schools are invited to attend. At the end of the Spring Term, Miss Sands and Mr Ibrahim meet with the parents of each students to discuss their choices, and how best to proceed with applications.