Four layers of evidence
Use light, frequent checks and heavier, rarer ones. Together they give a reliable picture.
- Daily: did the child complete work independently and accurately?
- Weekly: a short retrieval check on the week's content
- Termly: a portfolio review and a longer written or project piece
- Annually: a standardised assessment or past paper from your target board
Watch for gaps, not grades
The value of home assessment is diagnostic. A 70 percent score tells you little; knowing which 30 percent was missed tells you what to teach next week.