“Believe. Achieve. Succeed. In our hands we hold the future”
Believe, Achieve, Succeed System (BASS) Policy
Rationale:
Believe, Achieve, Succeed System is based on Assertive Mentoring and is a guaranteed,
regular, one to one dialogue between a pupil and a mentor. It is evidence based and focused on
‘The triple A’: Attainment, Achievement, and Attitude. It enables progress towards long term
targets to be reviewed as well as the achievement of medium term targets to be tracked.
Further meaningful medium term target are then agreed for the following term. Targets are
based on agreed assessment criteria from children’s individual trackers, so as to be both
challenging yet achievable and to have the greatest impact on performance. These targets
transfer to pupils’ personal mentor files and for the focus of continual assessment, marking,
feedback and support throughout the term. It will build on the successful target setting
system that Hutton has been using for the past two years.
Aims:
 True assessment for Learning- each child knows their own targets and what they need
to do to reach them. They are fully involved in the process.
 A personalised curriculum which ensures relevant intervention.
 Raised standards for all- aim that all children will reach their target in year Six.
 Accurate assessment which informs planning and then ensures accelerated
achievement.
 Meaningful dialogue with parents.
 Develop positive attitudes to learning of all pupils- whole school learning culture.
 A streamlined system which incorporates parents evenings, target setting sheets,
learning plans and SEND reviews.
Guidelines:
Yearly Target Setting:
Yearly targets are set for every pupils by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at the start of
each year. The targets are based on pupils making at least 2 whole levels across Key Stage 2
from their Key stage 1 score. We also aim for some children to make three levels progress.
Sometimes it is necessary to set targets in year 4/5/6 which are more than four points (two
sub levels) so a child does not fall behind. This should ensure that all children then have a
chance of meeting their target in Y6.
Termly meetings:
Each term the teacher holds a meeting with every child in the first two weeks (the first
three in the Autumn term). This is covered by a day cover and PPA time. The purpose of each
meeting is to discuss the three ‘As’- Attainment, Achievement and Attitude. A standard
grading key to fill in the mentoring form is used by all teachers.
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“Believe. Achieve. Succeed. In our hands we hold the future”
Monitoring of Attainment:
At the autumn meeting the child’s progress is reviewed over the previous year and the colour
rating for the last year explained. This year’s numerical targets are then discussed. Each
child’s targets and attainment for reading, writing and maths are tracked each year and
colour coded for simple visual interpretation by SLT, teacher, parents and crucially the child.
Standard Grading Criteria for Attainment:
Attainment
(Expected)
Read
Write
Maths
KS1 SAT
Y2 (2A)
2A
2A
2A
KS2 Results
Y3
3B
3C
2A
Y4
4C
3A
3C
Y5
4A
Targets
Y6
5B
3A
4A
Monitoring of Achievement:
Tracking of each area is then discussed which refers to the progress and effort made
towards achieving the medium term targets set at the previous review. In the autumn term
these may be based on the ones set as part of the KS2 report but may need revising. These
will refer to specific, measurable criteria from the individual trackers. The same colour
coding is used.
Monitoring of Attitude:
The areas of attendance, punctuality, behaviour, effort, homework completion and uniform
are also tracked and targets for improvement are set where necessary. We all know that
attitude has profound implications for attainment and achievement. This system visually
demonstrates that link and provides powerful evidence to children and parents.
Regular attitude tracking provides an effective vehicle for challenging such attitudes and
demonstrating their effects on performance. In turn this becomes a powerful motivator for
children and has been shown to have a positive effect.
Standard Grading Criteria for Attitude:
Red
Attendance below 95%
Often Late (>2 times/term)
Poor/unacceptable behaviour
Red card/report card
Rarely good effort, tasks
often left incomplete
Homework often not
completed or returned
Yellow
Attendance between 95-97%
Rarely Late (<1/term)
Acceptable behaviour but one
or more yellow card(s)
Usually good effort,
sometimes needs reminders.
Homework usually completed
and returned on time
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Green
Attendance exceeds 97%
Never Late
Excellent behaviour,
trustworthy, responsible.
Consistently good effort, self
motivated, tasks completed
Homework always completed
and returned on time.
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Rarely in uniform, often
breaks policy i.e. no PE kit,
jewellery, nail varnish
Usually in uniform, follows
policy i.e. PE kit, no jewellery,
no nail varnish.
Always in uniform, adheres to
policy i.e. PE kit, no jewellery,
no nail varnish.
Link between Believe, Achieve, Succeed System and other School Systems
Marking
The same colour coding green, yellowy/red are used when marking. (orange will sometimes be
used as highlight pens are only available in this colour)
Red
Poor
Satisfactory
Little effort not your best
Many errors
Untidy, poor presentation
WALT/OSCA not achieved
STOP and get HELP
Yellow
Good
Very Good
Good effort but could be better
Some errors but mostly correct
Mostly neat presentation
WALT/OSCA partly achieved
Continue with Care
Behaviour (see Behaviour policy)
The reward system, in order to be tracked at termly meetings,
Merits
How recorded
R-10
Class Merit charts
Y1-15
Y2-20
Y3-Y6 25
Green
Excellent
Super effort
No or few errors
Beautifully presented
WALT/OSCA fully achieved
GO!
is graded as follows:
Certificate
First
Second
Third
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Children should aim to achieve their Second Award by the end of the end of the Christmas
Term, a Bronze Award during the Spring Term and a Gold Award by the end of the year.
Children achieving awards receive a letter home informing parents of how well they are doing
at school.
Policy reviewed: November 2014
Ratified by Curriculum and Standards Committee (C&SC) on behalf of the Governors:
Mary Potter
10/11/14
(Signed: Chair of Curriculum and Standards Committee)
Believe, Achieve, Succeed System (BASS) – November 2014