Introduction
# has become more settled in school and is learning to listen more carefully and contribute to class lessons.
# is an enthusiastic member of the class who enjoys all aspects of the work.
# has settled well into the class and is learning to listen carefully and contribute to class lessons.
# is a polite and friendly child who always tries ~ best.
# is a quiet member of the class who often takes a keen interest in the work, especially in a small group.
# is a quiet member of the class whose ability is growing to listen carefully, learn from others in class lessons and share ~ own understandings.
# has become an enthusiastic member of the class who enjoys all aspects of the work.
# is a delightful child who finds it hard to listen carefully and learn from others in class lessons or share his own insights.
# has settled quickly into the class and is making friends.  
# is a charming child who works very well when ^ is able to choose ~ own learning activity. 
^ is expert at describing what ^ has done and what ^ has found out. 
^ is able to explain what ^ has done and what ^ has found out.
# is an able member of the class who ^ is always willing to contribute to class discussions and share ~ at times perceptive and imaginative insights. 
# is a friendly child who becomes enthusiastic when ^ is able to choose ~ own learning activity.
^ has a well developed imagination and a perceptive understanding of the world around us.
# is an enthusiastic member of the class who especially enjoys opportunities to choose and report back on his own learning activities.
# has settled well into the class and is learning to listen carefully and contribute to class lessons.
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Attitude
^ sometimes finds it hard to pay full attention and listen carefully, especially in class lessons, and ~ shyness can make ~ reluctant to contribute to large group discussions.
^ is an able child 
^ is able to listen carefully and learn from others in class lessons.  ^ is also willing to share ~ own growing understanding with the group.
^  sometimes finds it hard to listen carefully and learn from others in class lessons.  This makes it difficult for * to develop and share ~ own understandings.
^  sometimes finds it hard to listen carefully and learn from others in class lessons. ~ contributions to class discussions, however, can be perceptive and imaginative.
^ has become more independent in group work.
^ is able to review ~ work, explaining what ^ has done and what ^ has found out.
^ is able to work independently on directed tasks
^ has become more successful at working independently on directed tasks
^ enjoys opportunities to choose and report back on ~ own learning activities.
~ shyness often inhibits ~ ability to contribute and the speed with which ^ can express ~ thoughts.
~ ability is growing to listen carefully and learn from others in class lessons. ^ has also become more able to share ~ own growing understandings with the group.
^ is an able child whose relatively slow progress had caused some concern.  Since returning from holiday, however, ^ has leapt forwards and made good progress in all subjects.
In a smaller group, or when the subject fires ~ enthusiasm - especially science - ^  can make perceptive and imaginative comments.
Nevertheless ^ is always willing to share ~ often perceptive insights and undertsandings.
However, ^ finds it hard to listen carefully and learn from others in class lessons. 
In class lessons ^ finds it hard to sit still, listen carefully, learn from others or share ~ own insights.

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Independence
^ can work independently on directed tasks.
^ can work conscientiously on independent directed tasks.
^ finds it hard to work independently on directed tasks.
^ can work independently on directed tasks but can be distracted.
^ can work independently on directed tasks but is easily distracted and can distract others.
^ sometimes finds it hard to work independently on directed tasks.
^ can usually work independently on directed tasks.
^ has become more independent in working on directed tasks.
^ makes perceptive contributions to guided group activities.
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Attainment
^ is an able child who has made excellent general progress.  She has outstanding ability in maths.
 and has made good general progress in literacy and maths.
 ^ is making steady progress in literacy and has started to enjoy ~ growing achievements in maths.
^ has benefited from reading recovery lessons 
~ ability is growing to work independently on directed tasks although ^ is easily distracted and often distracts others. 
^ has made good general progress in literacy and maths.
^ lacks confidence and is dependent on continuous support and encouragement to achieve at the level he is capable of.
^ has made very good progress in literacy. 
^ has made good general progress in literacy
^ has made progress in literacy and hopefully will be assessed soon for any special needs.
^ finds maths more challenging but has made progress.
^ finds maths more challenging but has worked hard to maintain good progress.
^ has potentially outstanding ability in maths and science which will develop when # has become more independent in directed learning.
# is capable of achieving more.  I am sure ^ will fulfil ~ potential if ^ can develop a more independent attitude to his learning.
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Additional
^ has made good progress in the early literacy support (ELS) group.
^ hasn't fully settled into the early literacy support (ELS) group and often needs reminding of the rules.
^ made excellent progress in the early literacy support (ELS) group and is now holding his own in literacy lessons without extra support.
^ has enjoyed working in the early literacy support (ELS) group.
^ has benefited from working in the early literacy support (ELS) group and additional reading lessons.
^ has benefited from working in the early literacy support (ELS) group.
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Overall
# has made a good start at ... and I wish * well for the future.
Overall this has been a good year for # and I wish * well in the future.
If #'s improved attendance at school can be maintained I am sure that ^ will sustain ~ current rapid progress.
^ is a charming pupil and I wish * well for the future.
If #'s learning style continues to mature I am sure ^  will be able to fulfil ~ considerable potential.  I wish * well for the future.
# is a delightful child and I wish * well for the future.
# has been a pleasure to teach and I wish * well for the future.
This has been a good year for #
^ is a delightful child who has been a pleasure to teach.  I wish * well for the future.
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