Mark Making Assessment

A practical and easy-to-use Mark Making Checklist designed for Early Years and SEND provision. Perfect for tracking pre-writing development, fine motor progress, and early pencil control skills in a clear and manageable way.

This resource supports practitioners in identifying small-step achievements, monitoring progress, and planning next steps for children working on early writing foundations. Ideal for non-verbal learners, autistic children, and pupils needing additional fine motor or communication support.

Includes:

Progressive mark making skill checklist
Fine motor and pencil control observations
Easy-to-follow assessment format
Suitable for nursery, reception, SEND classrooms, and intervention groups
Great for evidence folders, EHCP targets, and parent communication

A helpful assessment tool for teachers, teaching assistants, and SEND practitioners looking to celebrate and track early writing development in an engaging and supportive way.