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Curriculum first, testing second: A balanced approach to Year 6 SATs success

  • by: Laura Bailey, former school leader, experienced moderation manager and Pobble's Head of Moderation and Assessment.
  • On: 22, Oct 2024
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Curriculum first, testing second: A balanced approach to Year 6 SATs success

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....

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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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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...

Make writing moderation easier and improve the accuracy of your assessment judgements

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 ...

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How to make the moderation of writing a positive experience

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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