Key Stage 3

Verbal Feedback

• Immediate feedback during practical activities
• Group and individual feedback on performances
• Peer feedback during group work

Written Feedback

• End of unit assessments with clear success criteria
• Comments on composition work
• Feedback on written tasks

Assessment Frequency

• One formal assessment per unit
• Regular informal assessment during lessons
• Peer assessment opportunities in each unit

DIRT and Response

• Students given time to act on feedback during lessons
• Opportunities to improve performances

Key Stage 4

Verbal Feedback

• Detailed feedback on performances using exam board criteria
• Regular feedback during composition development
• One-to-one guidance on coursework development
• Structured peer assessment using exam board criteria

Written Feedback

• Formal assessment of performances using exam board criteria
• Detailed feedback on compositions using mark scheme
• Written feedback on practice exam questions
• Regular marking of composition logs

Assessment Frequency

• Two formal performance assessments per year (solo and ensemble)
• Regular assessment of composition progress
• Mock exam assessments
• Regular practice exam questions
• Formal tracking at end of each term

DIRT and Response

• Dedicated improvement time after formal assessments
• Refinement of performances based on feedback
• Revision of composition work
• After school catch-up sessions where needed