St Leonard s RC Primary School We shine in the light of Jesus Presentation Policy Rationale The Presentation Policy is a working document which generates and informs good practice in our school. We expect high standards of presentation in all books and in all work. We give the children the skills and knowledge to be able to present their work appropriately so they are able to communicate their learning and as such achieve greater success in their work. Good better best! Never let it rest until your good is better and your better is best! Aims To establish high expectations and pride in everything we do - both of ourselves and of the children. To create a clear and consistent set of guidelines for the presentation of children's learning. Objectives To motivate each individual to present their work in the best possible way. To enable children to recognise work that is presented to a high standard. To ensure each child knows the standard of presentation that is expected of them. For Teachers To create consistency in standards of presentation across the school. To provide a baseline for judging acceptable standards of presentation. Expectations for Teaching Staff Remember - you are the most importable role model for presentation and high expectations! Use the resources available to you eg. on the IWB - lines, grids to model good practice. All handwriting which is on display for the children - on the interactive whiteboard, books, flip charts, display - should be joined, legible, consistently formed and neat. T:\Policies Current\Policies Updated 2015\Curriculum Policies - Addtional\Presentation Policy.docx 1
Expectations for Children All Books School labels must be used, with Child's name Class Subject Literacy, Big Writing, Numeracy book labels must also include: - baseline level - end of autumn term level - end of spring term level - end of summer term level - target for end of current year For all work DUMTUMS must be used KS2 Date Underline Miss a line Title Underline Miss a line Start KS1 Date on the top line Long date in literacy LO Handwriting All staff to teach from the Prim Ed Scheme - Cursive style. From Reception onwards the scheme gives clear and specific guidance about letter formation, letter joining, and advice for left-handed writers. Felt pens should not be used in exercise books for underlining or illustrations although they can be used on paper at the teacher's discretion. Handwriting is taught for at least 15 minutes per week and as an integral part of spelling and phonics lessons. Expectations for Layout and Presentation 1. Date all work. T:\Policies Current\Policies Updated 2015\Curriculum Policies - Addtional\Presentation Policy.docx 2
2. Use the short date (e.g. 12.09.13) in KS1 and KS2 maths. KS1 and KS 2 use longer date (e.g. Monday 12 th September 2013) in English. Short date is used for everything else. 3. Name and Date underlined. (When the children are writing on loose leaf paper) Date will be written on the left hand side of the page and after the margin. 4. As children begin to use headings and sub-headings these must be underlined with a ruler using a pencil/pen. The title which should be linked to learning objective is to be written in the centre of the line below the title. At the start of a new piece of work, miss a line under the last piece of work, rule off and start on a new line. Don't leave a blank page. Miss a line under the title and start at the margin. Paragraph indentation should be used as soon as the children are confident to do so. Write ON THE LINE. Do not write in the margin unless it is a numeral for answering questions. 5. All work will be done in PENCIL until children can form their letters/numerals correctly and join them correctly. 6. Once joined script has been successfully achieved, handwriting pens will be awarded by the Head teacher, the child will be given a special "pen licence" and the licence will be awarded during The Golden Assembly. The pen may then be used at the teacher's discretion. (Year 5 onwards) 7. Pen Types - black School Handwriting Pen. 8. Support staff will be expected to follow the policy. 9. For self-correction the child may use a pencil eraser at the teacher's discretion. Work in pen one line through the centre. N.B. Tippex must not be used by children. 10. Correct use of margins should be taught and encouraged. A ruler must be used. 11. Diagrams should be drawn in pencil and lines to labels should be drawn with a ruler in pencil (unless directed otherwise by the teacher). Arrows should only be used for direction. 12. Mathematics work should be completed in pencil. Drawings and diagrams should be done in pencil both in maths books and in topic books. T:\Policies Current\Policies Updated 2015\Curriculum Policies - Addtional\Presentation Policy.docx 3
13. Children should not use felt pens for drawing or for colouring their work in books (Other than a teacher directed task). Colouring pencils or wax crayons only! 14. All work on paper, including any work that is in draft, should be carefully stuck in the appropriate book. 15. Green Pen work is to be done and this will indicate whether the children are following up and responding to feedback. Layout in Mathematics 1. The previous piece of work should be ruled off with the date written in figures on the line below. 2. The date and the title should be underlined. 3. All figures must be written neatly and clearly with one number to each square. 4. Each calculation must be clearly numbered with the number to distinguish it from working figures. Classroom Organisation and Resources Children should have easy access to the appropriate equipment: rulers, pens, pencils, colouring pencils, learning journals/draft books Each room has white boards available for all the children. Children and staff should check the floor and other surfaces before leaving the room eg at break time for spare equipment Outcomes of Presentation Policy Children of all abilities are able to present their work to the highest possible standard increasing their confidence and self-esteem. There is consistency across the school in terms of the standard of presentation expected. Progression in presenting work between each class is evident and understood by all children and adults. Monitoring of Presentation Policy The Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team will monitor via the awarding of stickers for exemplary work. Regular work scrutiny by staff, including subject co-ordinators will ensure the policy is being adhered to. T:\Policies Current\Policies Updated 2015\Curriculum Policies - Addtional\Presentation Policy.docx 4
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