My daughter just started school this year, so this is the only reporting I have known, since I went to school.

Caits report had a section on what the school/teacher will do for her and a section for what we can do at home. I am happy with the A-E, I understand that if you get all C's you're doing really well. But if your child comes home with a D or E on something, it should not be a shock. I mean, if there are learning issues, they should be bought to your attention before report time and thats if you didn't already know they existed. Also, the reports at Caits school are only part of their reporting system - they also do portfolios with assessments and pieces of work and there is an interview.

In Caits case, because she is a fair bit ahead in some areas, I talk to her teacher at least monthly about her progress.

I think you have to ask to see how your child is performing against the rest of the grade, it's not something that is given out with the reports. But I don;t think many people know that information exists.

It is a lot more work for the teachers, but in the long run it will help them track a childs progress over the years.

It probably needs refining, but I like the system.

Barb.