Wales Primary Report Opening and Closing Comments, Rec-Y6
The opening sentence gives parents and carers a warm overall picture of how the learner approaches school life, and the closing sentence draws the comment together, thanks families for their support or looks ahead to the next term or class.
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
- In every area of learning, [Name] sets an excellent example through [his/her/their] focus, kindness and determination.
Closer
- Teaching [Name] is a privilege, and I am grateful for your partnership in [his/her/their] learning.
Overall picture: Usually U
Opener
- [Name] usually takes pride in [his/her/their] work and is keen to improve it when given feedback.
Closer
- [Name] has a lot to offer our class, and I look forward to seeing those strengths grow.
Overall picture: Sometimes S
Opener
- When prompted, [Name] explains [his/her/their] reasoning clearly and makes useful connections in [his/her/their] learning.
Closer
- With patience and practice, [Name] can turn these moments of success into everyday habits.
Overall picture: Not yet N
Opener
- [Name] is beginning to manage [his/her/their] feelings, and a calm-down routine is helping [him/her/them] return to learning.
Closer
- Thank you for your support; working together, we can help [Name] take the next small steps.
For a specific report period
Autumn term update
Opener
- From the first week of term, [Name] has taken the lead in group tasks and readily shared ideas with new classmates.
Closer
- Please get in touch if you would like to talk about how [Name] is finding the new class.
Spring term update
Opener
- This spring, [Name] has regularly joined in with class discussions and is giving fuller explanations of [his/her/their] reasoning.
Closer
- With continued encouragement, [Name] can make the rest of the year a success.
Annual report (summer term)
Opener
- This year [Name] has enjoyed many parts of school life and is developing the resilience to keep trying when work is difficult.
Closer
- I will share the strategies that have helped [Name] with next year's teacher so that [his/her/their] next step feels secure.
Tips for openers and closers
- In the autumn term update, open with how the learner has settled into the new class and its routines, and close by inviting parents and carers to talk about the year ahead.
- For the spring term update, open with how the learner has grown since September and close with one clear focus for the rest of the year, keeping the detail for the skill comments.
- The annual report in the summer term looks back over the whole year. Close with summer holiday wishes and the next class, or the move to secondary school for Year 6, and name one strength for learners rated Not yet.
Comments by skill
- Ambition and Engagement, Reception-Year 2
- Ambition and Engagement, Years 3-6
- Creativity and Innovation, Reception-Year 2
- Creativity and Innovation, Years 3-6
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving, Reception-Year 2
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving, Years 3-6
- Personal Effectiveness, Reception-Year 2
- Personal Effectiveness, Years 3-6
- Planning and Organising, Reception-Year 2
- Planning and Organising, Years 3-6
- Collaboration and Citizenship, Reception-Year 2
- Collaboration and Citizenship, Years 3-6
How these sentences were made, and what has been checked: About these comments.