The document describes the development of a diagnostic tool to analyze test results from students with different learning needs to ensure accurate responses and understand their self-directed learning prior to transitioning. It explains that researchers obtained and adapted existing dimension questions, established their appropriateness, built on other diagnostic tools for lower ability students, produced a prototype, analyzed results, and outlined next steps to administer the survey to incoming students to determine development priorities and allow for earlier intervention.

1. My Learning
Profile Alison Jones & Sarah Davies

2. Core Purpose
• A diagnostic tool that is accessible for SEN students
• To analyse the results of a range of test students with
different learning needs to ensure the responses were
accurate
• The ability to analyse students understanding of self
directed/independent learning prior to transition
• To determine the main areas for further development

3. Where did we start………
• Obtained and adapted a range of
ELLI dimension questions
• Established the age and
comprehension appropriateness

4. Where did we start…….
• Built on existing established diagnostic tools for lower ability students
• Produced and tested a prototype to explore how student’s self
assessment matched with the teacher’s assessment
• Analysis of results

5. The results

6. Next Steps……..
 Appropriate survey to be carried as part of year 6 induction in May 2014
 Determine which skills/dimensions are the main priority for development
with the transition staff
 Earlier intervention and focus for the skills with all staff – ‘hit the boards
running!’
 Review of scores in the Autumn term and formal observations of the
student
 The use of the tool with mainstream providers to ensure all have an
understanding of expectations between mainstream and special school
settings prior to transition time