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Date
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Presentation of work
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1. Policy Statement
Brighton College expects all pupils’ work to be presented to the highest possible standard. Teachers and
pupils work together to achieve this goal. High expectations lead to an overall raising of standards as pupils
strive to do their best. Good presentation allows one to develop a pride in one’s work. Well organised and
thoughtfully presented exercise books and portfolios also dramatically aid revision and, for younger pupils,
can be looked back upon, for the purposes of recapping and consolidation.
This policy also acknowledges that some work is of draft quality, where speed and fluency may take
precedence over aesthetics. It is important that pupils learn that there are sometimes different stages when
creating a piece of work. Pupils are given opportunities to present work at planning stages, as well as to the
standards of publication and final product. Teachers are encouraged to display work that reflects the processes
as well as the end outcome of pupils’ work.
2. Aims
This policy aims to provide guidance to teachers on how they present younger children’s work in portfolios,
how they prepare displays and their own learning resources; and how pupils themselves are expected to
present and layout their work.
3. Practices and Procedures
3.1 Publications: Font and Images
Published material for parents or pupils must always reflect Brighton College’s highest standards. College font
for publications is usually Garamond. Sassoon Infant is the standard font used for Junior School displays
and prepared resources. Sassoon Book is the standard front used for Senior School displays and prepared
resources. When pupils record work, teachers are asked not to rely too heavily on published worksheets
and text books at the expense of recording a broader range of engaging learning experiences.
3.2 Presentation of Pupil Work in the Junior School
3.2.1 Setting out Work in Portfolios and Exercise Books
All work must be dated.
The Learning Objective (LO) must be included on all pieces of pupils’ work. This may be added by
teachers for the younger children (e.g. by printing on stickers). By Year 3, usually children will be
recording their own child-friendly learning objectives on their work.
Pupils should not leave blank pages in their portfolios or exercise books.
As pupils progress through the Junior School, they learn to write in a neat, joined legible handwriting
style, in line with the College Handwriting Scheme (Pen Pals).
Once pupils have received a Pen Licence all their work should be completed in black ink pen of a
good quality. There may be occasional differences if a teacher requires it.
All underlining should be done with a ruler.
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Diagrams and drawing should be done with a pencil. Soft pencil should be used sparingly due to the
smudging.
Colouring pencils are preferred, since marker pens can leak through to other pages.
Maths work should always be done in pencil. Calculation changes should be indicated by crossing out,
rather than using an eraser, so that the teacher can see the child’s thought processes.
Whiteout is not allowed.
Doodles are not allowed.
3.2.2 Presentation of Pupils’ Work in Portfolios
High quality portfolios are created for the following subject areas and year groups:
Subject
All Areas of Learning
English
Maths
Science/Humanities
Year Groups
FS1 and FS2
FS1, FS2, Y1
Y1
Y1, Y2
Table 3.3.1 Junior School Portfolios
Portfolios should include: the date, pupils’ work, marking key symbols, marking/observation comments and
be enhanced with photographic evidence, where possible and appropriate. One of the principles of using
portfolios, rather than exercise books, is that they may better reflect the hands-on, active learning of young
children. However, they involve more adult input than exercise books, so teachers are encouraged to set up
classroom organisational systems to maintain them. See the Marking Policy for details on how to mark
pupils’ work and use them for record keeping purposes.
3.3 Presentation of Pupil Work in the Senior School
Pupils should write in pen (blue or black ink) only.
All work must be dated and have a title.
The Learning Objective(s) should be included on all pieces of pupils’ work, and, if appropriate, the
Assessment/Success Criteria.
Pupils should not leave blank pages in their exercise books.
Pupils should focus on producing neat and legible handwriting.
Pupils should focus on producing correct spelling, punctuation and grammar in all subjects.
All underlining should be done with a ruler.
Diagrams and drawing should be done with a pencil.
Colouring pencils are preferred, since marker pens can leak through to other pages.
Whiteout is not allowed.
Doodles are not allowed.
3.4 Presentation of Pupils’ Work on Display
See the Display Policy for guidelines on creatively presenting and showcasing children’s work to the very
highest standards. Also see references in the policy to demonstrating cultural sensitivity when creating
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displays. All pupils’ work on display should include: the child’s name and class/year group, the subject/s and
the learning objective/s or assessment/success criteria. Sassoon is the standard font used for displays and
prepared resources (Sassoon Infant in the Junior School and Sassoon Book in the Senior School). College
font for publications is usually Garamond.
4. Assessment and Record Keeping
See the Marking Policy for guidelines on assessing and recording pupils’ class and prep work. Teachers’
marking shows high standards of spelling, grammar, handwriting and general presentation. Any colour may
be used for marking but it should be distinguishable from the pupil’s work. Marking in red is sometimes
associated with negative connotations, so is best avoided.
5. Staffing and Resources
Responsibility for the implementation of this policy rests with the School Leadership Teams in the Junior and
Senior Schools, class and subject teachers, and teaching and learning assistants.
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6. Monitoring and Review
This policy is monitored on a termly basis by the Heads of School and is under constant review.
7. Approved by
Head Master on behalf of the College:
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Chairman on behalf of the Governors:
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Change History Record
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