Primary Report Opening and Closing Comments, KS1-KS2
The opening sentence gives parents and carers a warm overall picture of the child before the detail, and the closing sentence draws the comment together with encouragement or a look ahead. Both should reflect the child's learning behaviours overall, not one subject.
Here are 14 samples from the 196 openers and closers in the full pack: one of each for every overall level, then one pair written for each report period.
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For any report period
Overall picture: Consistently C
Opener
- A thoughtful and hard-working member of the class, [Name] approaches each task with real care.
Closer
- [Name] is a real asset to our class, and it is lovely to see [him/her/them] enjoy learning so much.
Overall picture: Usually U
Opener
- A kind and cheerful member of the class, [Name] usually treats others with respect.
Closer
- Well done, [Name], for working hard and being a good friend to others.
Overall picture: Sometimes S
Opener
- Occasionally, [Name] needs reminders about class routines, and a simple visual checklist is helping.
Closer
- Step by step, [Name] is building important learning habits, and I am pleased with the effort.
Overall picture: Not yet N
Opener
- [Name] has a friendly smile for everyone and is beginning to build friendships in class.
Closer
- I am proud of how hard [Name] is trying, and I know there is lots more to come.
For a specific report period
Autumn interim report
Opener
- It has been lovely to see [Name] take the new classroom routines in [his/her/their] stride and set an excellent example from the first week.
Closer
- It is a pleasure to welcome [Name] to the class, and I look forward to the rest of the year together.
Spring report
Opener
- This spring, [Name] has often shown curiosity in lessons and is mostly settling to tasks quickly.
Closer
- I look forward to seeing [Name] build on these small successes in the final term.
End-of-year report (summer)
Opener
- Looking back over the year, [Name] has grown in confidence and is learning to manage [his/her/their] feelings when work is tricky.
Closer
- Thank you for working so closely with us this year; it has made a real difference for [Name].
Tips for openers and closers
- In the autumn interim report, open with how the child has settled into the new class and its routines, and close with a focus for the rest of the autumn term or a pointer to parents' evening.
- For the spring report, open with progress since the autumn and close by naming what to build on for the rest of the year. Keep both short, as the learning behaviour comments carry the detail.
- In the end-of-year report, look back over the whole year, then close with good wishes for the summer holidays and the move up to the next class. For a child who needs support, stay warm and name one strength.
Comments by skill
- Attitude and Engagement, KS1 (Years 1-2)
- Attitude and Engagement, KS2 (Years 3-6)
- Independence, KS1 (Years 1-2)
- Independence, KS2 (Years 3-6)
- Resilience, KS1 (Years 1-2)
- Resilience, KS2 (Years 3-6)
- Collaboration, KS1 (Years 1-2)
- Collaboration, KS2 (Years 3-6)
- Organisation and Presentation, KS1 (Years 1-2)
- Organisation and Presentation, KS2 (Years 3-6)
- Conduct and Respect, KS1 (Years 1-2)
- Conduct and Respect, KS2 (Years 3-6)
How these sentences were made, and what has been checked: About these comments.