The engagement model
For teachers to use as an assessment tool for pupils working below the standard of national curriculum tests.
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The engagement model is the assessment (replacing P scales 1 to 4) for pupils working below the standard of national curriculum assessments and not engaged in subject-specific study. Teachers must use the engagement model to assess pupils working below the standard of the national curriculum assessments and not engaged in subject-specific study at key stage 2.
Assessment at the end of key stage 1 (KS1) is no longer statutory, but it remains statutory for schools to use the engagement model to set attainment targets for pupils working below the standard of national curriculum assessments and not engaged in subject-specific study in KS1.
How will pupils be assessed?
The engagement model has 5 areas of engagement:
- exploration
- realisation
- anticipation
- persistence
- initiation
These areas allow teachers to assess pupils’ engagement in developing new skills, knowledge and concepts in the school’s curriculum by demonstrating how pupils are achieving specific outcomes. They represent what is necessary for pupils to fully engage in their learning and reach their full potential.
How should schools use the engagement model?
The engagement model does not replace existing planning and assessment systems and schools will have autonomy over how it will be implemented.
The model encourages schools to measure each pupils’ progress independently, according to their individual profile of needs. It can also be used as a baseline tool to track and support ongoing progress.
Last updated 15 April 2024 + show all updates
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Updated for use from the academic year 2023 to 2024 onwards.
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Updated banner to direct to 2023 assessment and reporting arrangements.
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Updated for the 2021/22 academic year.
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Added transitionary guidance which outlines arrangements for the 2020/21 academic year.
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Updated with final guidance.
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First published.