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Assessment is hard. Anyone who has ever tried to decide whether a student is “working at the expected standard” knows that. It’s complex, nuanced, and deeply human work.

The 2025 moderation cycle once again offered the opportunity to celebrate the hard work and expertise of Year 6 teachers and leaders across the country. This year, one message came through louder than...

Moderation shouldn’t be a one-off Summer Term task. When Assessment and English Leads plan together throughout the year, moderation becomes a powerful driver of consistency, confidence, and celebratio...

With the Department for Education now having published the updated Writing Framework on 8th July 2025, many are understandably asking: what has changed for assessment?

As Year 6 teachers, the countdown to May’s KS2 SATs can be daunting. The pressure to ensure our pupils are fully prepared often leads to an understandable reliance on past papers and frequent testing....

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...

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...

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...

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...