KS2 statutory assessment training: writing assessment support

This series of three face-to-face sessions is designed to support teachers in securing accurate and consistent teacher assessment of writing. Each session focuses on a different aspect of the assessment process, and delegates may choose to attend one, two or all three sessions according to their needs.

Sessions will be delivered in person, with a choice of two venues:

• The Future Skills Centre, Exeter
• Caddsdown Business Support Centre, Bideford
  

Cost: £60 per person, per session.

1. Standardisation of writing at EXS and WTS

This session will cover:

• securing understanding of the teacher assessment framework standards for EXS and WTS
  
• opportunity to explore standardised collections (from STA)
  
• secure understanding about STA guidance on independence, particular weakness and specific guidance on spelling/handwriting

2. Understanding and developing GDS writing

This session will cover:

• securing understanding of the teacher assessment framework standards for GDS
  
• opportunity to explore standardised collections (from STA) alongside your own pupils' writing
  
• consider strategies for supporting potential GDS writers

3. Supported peer moderation of writing: borderline and tricky collections

This session will cover:

• moderating writing with peers supported by a structured approach
  
• exploring evidence required to secure the standard where pupils' writing is borderline
  
• consider practical strategies to ensure that pupils secure standards before submission of data