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....
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...
We know that teaching and assessing writing has always been a challenge for many teachers. After a difficult few years, and seeing a large drop in national writing results, we're hearing from lots of ...
We can almost hear a collective groan at the mention of the word moderation. We get it, you have more fun things to do! But it is necessary. In fact, it’s more than necessary: it’s extremely valuable ...
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