Preparing for statutory assessment at Y6

Session overview

This day course will cover all aspects of statutory assessment at Y6, including a particular focus on:

• preparation for the statutory tests for reading, mathematics, and grammar, punctuation and spelling – preparing pupils to perform to their abilities, and staff involved in administration;
• asessment and moderation of teacher assessment of writing and science against the 2021-22 frameworks;
• ways to structure the remainder of the year to ensure that pupils are prepared for the tests and evidence can be gathered for teacher assessment whilst maintaining a coherent, engaging curriculum.

Session aims

• Understand the process and expectations for statutory assessment (tests and teacher assessment) at the end of KS2;
• Understand how to prepare children for the statutory tests;
• Identify potential weaknesses in their evidence base for teacher assessment of writing;
• Refine their understanding of expected standards in writing by taking part in standardisation and moderation of teacher assessment judgements;
• Identify key gaps in learning and next steps for pupils to address prior to tests or statutory assessment, and in the remainder of the year.

Suitable for

Y6 teachers

Cost

£100 (please choose to pay by invoice to avoid additional fees)