Performance Indicators for Valued Assessment and Targeted learning
What is PIVATS and who is it for?
Assessing and celebrating small steps of progress for pupils with SEND
Informs and empowers teachers to adapt planning and provision.
Comprehensive package of assessment and support which can be adapted to the needs of your setting.
Latest News
PIVATS Language & Communication Extension Pack – Now Available!
We are absolutely delighted to be able to advise that the "Language & Communication" extension pack is now available to order.
Language acquisition is becoming an increasing challenge for schools, as a growing number of pupils enter school with delayed language development. This then impacts on their social, emotional, and academic progress.
The PIVATS Language and Communication Extension Pack has been designed to give practitioners guidance on how to promote the development of listening and understanding of spoken language, and talking and communication skills, within a mainstream school setting – especially for pupils functioning within the earlier PIVATS milestones.
It is worth noting that 15-20% of pupils will have persistent SLCN (Speech, language, and communication needs) and these pupils would benefit from specialist support and intervention in addition to the strategies promoted in the PIVATS toolkit.
The PIVATS Language and Communication Extension Pack has been written to support provision for pupils being assessed using the PIVATS 5 Language and Communication Milestones. Where a criterion is highlighted, there is an example of a practical strategy which could be included in provision to develop that aspect of language and communication.
For further details please contact us via pivats@lancashire.gov.uk or on (01772) 531555.
Read a Review of the PIVATS Language & Communication Extension Pack from SENsible SENCO's Abigail Hawkins
The team at SENsible SENCO have reviewed our latest addition to the PIVATS family. Access the review today.
"I think the PIVATs resources are great- really easy to use, useful for recording small steps of progress and using for target setting."
Assessing small steps of attainment, setting challenging but realistic targets and tracking pupil achievement and progress in Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening and Mathematics.
Assessing small steps of attainment, setting challenging but realistic targets and tracking pupil achievement and progress in personal, social and emotional characteristics.
Extension Packs now available in the areas of 'Number' and 'Language and Communication'.
Provides support materials for teachers, TAs and SENCOs, the Toolkit assists them with the assessment of personal, social and emotional development, while enabling them to plan for and resource subsequent learning and PSED support.
Enter assessments, set targets and display pupil level, group level and school level charts & reports.
Book a PIVATS Training Course with one of our experienced consultants.
Or book a bespoke PIVATS consultancy: Find out more.
Access on demand training videos to support the use of PIVATS in your educational setting.
"We use PIVATS daily within school, mainly across KS2 at the moment and the simplicity of the structure is something we do find incredibly useful. The small steps are achievable and allow children the opportunity to experience far greater success, while providing teachers an up to date and accurate report of where children are academically."
Training
Join the PIVATS Family
'PIVATS Accredited Provider' Opportunities
Details of the features and benefits of an 'Accredited Provider' arrangement.
"We find the accredited provider scheme very supportive. Knowing about developments and current resources is helpful as is the sharing of training materials et al. However one of the most valuable aspects is the relationships we make through it with colleagues in other parts of the country."
Free Downloads, Samples and Support
View our free range of support.
View samples of PIVATS 5 and PIVATS PSED
Find answers to some common queries about PIVATS.
Wider Lancashire Resources Available to Support Children and Young People with SEND.
Wider Lancashire Resources Available to Support Children and Young People with SEND.
Check out our EAL Resources
If you would like to browse some ready-made resources to use with your EAL pupils, then please have a look at this page on the Lancashire Schools Equality and Diversity site.
Events and Affiliations
Proud to be a Sensible SENCo Gold Partner. Sensible SENCo supports a community of over 12,000 SENCOs.