Date:

Monday 20th January 2025

Time:   

9.30 – 3 pm

Venue:  

Moor Hall

Course Leaders

Jo Heffer

Essential Questions:

• What are the key messages from STA for 2025 assessment and moderation?
• How will schools prepare for the end of key stage assessments?
• What does a good collection of evidence look like?
• What does the external moderation process look like this year?

Why is this course relevant or important?

• This course will help all Y6 teachers prepare for the end of KS2 assessment.
• There will be key messages from STA to explore which will be relevant for all Year 6 teachers.
• It will also be useful to assessment leads.

This course will include:

• An overview of the writing assessment framework in light of STA messages
• Using the writing exemplifications
• Unpicking the differences between Expected Standard and Greater Depth
• Strategies to develop key writing skills
• An understanding of ‘particular weaknesses’
• An overview of what to expect if your school is selected for moderation.

You will take away from the course:

• A better understanding of secure writing assessment at the end of KS2

You will need to bring

• The KS2 Teacher Assessment Framework
• The writing exemplification for WTS, EXS and GDS
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Who is it for?

All year 6 teachers and assessment leads

Fee: 

£110 per person (including lunch)

To book your place please email Jo Heffer

joanne.heffer@achievingforchildren.org.uk

Format:

Full day face to face training