Report Writer for Scottish Schools: P1-P7 and S1-S3

It has been good to get to know Ava, who has generally adapted well to a new class and a new teacher. New information makes sense to Ava quickly, and she can apply it independently to unfamiliar tasks across the curriculum. In class discussions, Ava contributes confidently, builds on the ideas of others and keeps the conversation moving. She could set one focus target each week, such as finishing the first section of work without a reminder, and review it in her learning log. Parents' evening will be a good chance to talk about how Ava has settled, and I look forward to seeing you there.

Ava has a sound grasp of most of what has been taught in English and makes few errors in routine work. Ava explains processes and ideas clearly in talk, sequencing the steps logically so that classmates can follow them. Experimenting with a wider range of techniques, such as varied sentence lengths and a deliberate shift of tone, Ava often creates an intended effect. Next steps: Proofreading each final draft for spelling and punctuation, and reading it aloud quietly, will help Ava catch errors and missing words. I look forward to seeing Ava take on more challenging tasks as the session continues.

Ava communicates clearly in everyday English and checks verb tenses and word order when speaking and writing. During practical work in science, Ava explains her method and results to the group in a logical order, using precise subject terms. During class discussion, Ava listens carefully to different points of view and responds directly to what each speaker has said. She could look at the headings, pictures and words in bold on a textbook page before the lesson to predict the topic. With continued practice, Ava will keep gaining accuracy in spoken and written English.