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The power of choice: How offering pupils freedom in writing leads to better outcomes in Year 6

  • by: Laura Bailey, former school leader, experienced moderation manager and Pobble's Head of Moderation and Assessment.
  • On: 26, Sep 2024
37 min read

The power of choice: How offering pupils freedom in writing leads to better outcomes in Year 6

Preparing pupils for the end of Key Stage 2 writing assessments can be a complex process. Year 6 teachers often face the challenge of balancing the need to secure key writing skills with fostering cre...

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Celebrating the positive findings from 2024 moderation

The 2024 moderation process has provided many reasons for Year 6 teachers to feel proud of their hard work. One of the standout aspects this year was the positive, collaborative approach taken by teac...

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Inclusive writing: A symbol-supported approach

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The Pobble Journey, inspiration and impact

2024 started with a bang for Team Pobble! My colleague Anna and I were incredibly lucky to attend the final of the BBC 500 Words competition. As we sat in the ballroom of Buckingham Palace, usually re...

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Leadership tips: avoiding the bandwagon

I’ll start this piece with a disclaimer: I’ve always been a bit of a sucker for a bandwagon. I loved a Polly Pocket when I was little; I grabbed girl power with both hands when the Spice Girls burst i...

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Busting statutory moderation myths: Expert insights for teachers

Every year, as we head into the final term of the year, I speak with Year 6 teachers who tell me they are nervous about being selected for statutory external moderation. We unpick together what is cau...

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Maximising impact: 9 simple steps to achieve effective moderation sessions

Ensure your moderation opportunities are purposeful and positive with my expert tips! Moderation isn't just about validating assessment judgments; it's a valuable opportunity to celebrate achievements...

Empowering Writers: Celebrating Creativity with Pobble

At Smart Vision School, celebrating writers is an integral part of our culture, fostering a love for writing and empowering students from FS1 to Year 7. Every week, we recognise our budding authors wi...

Whole School Writing Impact: Our Journey with Pobble

Ali Findlayson is Head of Primary at Queens British Grammar School, Estepona. Here she shares how she ran a Pobble whole school writing day and how it can motivate your young writers and build a cultu...

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Writing competition: All the Write Ingredients

Please note - This competition has now closed. For more ways to inspire your young writers, visit Pobble.com A free writing competition with a healthy eating twist! 🥦🧀🍎 Picture this: a classroom bu...

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