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Your success
Tracked and personalised
At Seaford College, we provide an all-round education that enables you to develop the high self-esteem essential for success in not only the academic curriculum but also our extensive co-curricular provision.
We aim for all students to achieve their personal bests in every activity with which they engage. In the academic curriculum, we believe that effective teaching in lessons and targeted prep will enable students to achieve this aim in all curriculum subjects. We recognise that each student is at the heart of the process and that inspiring each individual to aspire to be the very best they can possibly be is the key to a student ‘reaching their potential’.
Seaford College uses Challenge Grades, a reporting system that is updated regularly, to track progress.
At any time, a parent, student or teacher can log on and instantly review their child’s most recent reports through the FireFly portal. Student progress is indicated through a colour-coded visual dashboard, which in turn relates to a student’s Challenge Grade in each subject. The Challenge Grade is an aspirational grade and not a predicted grade.
If a student is working at a level that puts them on the right path to achieving their Challenge Grade by the end of the course, they will be awarded a Green. Platinum and Gold indicate impressive attainment and progress. An Amber indicates that they are slightly off track and will consequently be closely monitored by their tutor and teacher, whilst being supported positively to try and encourage them to achieve a Green. A Red indicates that intervention and positive support are required, coordinated through the form tutor and Head of Year.
We are proud to offer an inclusive environment where each individual is known and valued; is given attention and respect. Challenge Grades are, essentially, a measure of potential and are not a predicted grade. It’s what we think a student can achieve if they work hard. They are also fluid in that we review them periodically, and we look to build upon success and raise the Challenge Grade over time. Challenge Grades are ambitious but realistic. By introducing more regular tracking and reporting, we are confident every child will have the best opportunity to realise their academic personal bests.
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