Assessment and Moderation Newsletter for January 2017 2nd Issue Welcome to 2017 and Happy New Year! In this newsletter there is a time line of events for Slough, which includes moderator training for potential moderators. I would like to thank some local schools in different parts of Slough for their support. We are providing some moderation/work scrutiny for Key Stage 1 and 2. If you are interested in attending them please book those sessions, through the normal channels. There is also training through most of the academic year linked to this years testing and moderation procedures. By the time you have read this newsletter the moderation handbook for Key Stage 1 and 2 should be nearly ready. In the new handbook there are a few new procedures i.e. ‘re moderation.’ For appeals this year, we will have partnered with another local authority. It’s my pleasure that we Page 1 will be teaming up with Maria Coles at Hillingdon LA. There may be some slight changes over the next term but you will be informed if there are any. The training PowerPoint slides, from the autumn term, are on the Slough website. You will find them on: Spring 2017 Inside this issue: Introduction and The training of local moderators 1 P Scales 2 https://www.slough.gov.uk/jobs/ assessment-and-moderation.aspx Updates on Primary Assessment 2-3 The training of local moderators Teacher Assessment 3 Arrangements for 2017 I have had some considerable interest by teachers to become moderators. If you are still interested in becoming a moderator please book onto the relevant training day. There are limited spaces. This year, potential moderation training will take place in March. There will be separate training for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Moderation Dates 5 Spring CPD Training Courses 5-6 Summer CPD Training Courses 7—8 Useful Contacts 9 For Key Stage 2: Mark Skinner and I will be trained and assessed by the STA to deliver their training for local moderators. Assessment and Moderation However, Of we theare tests. inspectors The quantities will:we will ofadminister standard test mateIf successful, training ‘gather rials schools evidence require of the will quality be based of teaching, on their autumn learning to the local potential moderators. If we are not and census assessment data we in lessons…’ successful, must undertake a 2nd standardi- zation exercise with our moderators. If both of ‘evaluate Monday 28th the accuracy September: of the Independent schools assessment schools who of us are not successful, the STA will consider pupils want to progress participate and attainment.’ in the KS1 assessments will need how best to administer training to potential to place orders on NCA tools for both the standard moderators. Local moderators In andleadership modified versions and management: of the testsmust from complete this date a different online standardization by end The effectiveness of the actionstest leaders takeof to March 27th afterNovember: the of for training. Friday secure and attendance sustainDeadline improvements maintained to teachschools,ing, academies learningand andfree assessment. schools to order modified versions of the KS1 tests For Key Stage 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment. 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Localthe KS1 pupils tests starting and issue points… privacy notices. ly, we will assess the outcomes of standardizadrawsand on abyrange of evidence.. tionAssessment at a local level the end of March Friday Teachers 27th November: make consistent Deadline judgements… for special report STAhospital the names of and moderators that: schools,to PRUs, schools secure units to In confirm sources zero of test evidence orders inspectors on NCA tools will gather where about all pu have been successful the pils progress are working of below current the pupils standard through: of the tests have not been successful The schools own information, taking into account of STA provide a letter confirming End of autumn thewill quality term: and Academies rigour oftothe have assessment chosento the LA those that been successful. which LA on will which undertake it is based. theirhave monitoring of the KS1 national curriculum assessments Training P scales Programme Key dates 2016 End of KS1been Statutory Assessment Moderation There a great deal ofadministration discussion on March:has Phonics screening check Update the use of P scales, theadministration Rochford report. guidance published fordue theto 2016 period. The report recommends that P scales, to assess Monday 11 April to educational Friday Year 22 April: Selected Audience: Experienced 2 teachers pupils with special needs and/or disschools to administer KS1 tests early to abilities (SEND), to be removed. Thisinform was for standard setting Attendance is highly recommended for teachers pupil’s working below the overall standard of w/c 18 April: Schools receive standard and in all national schools tocurriculum ensure that they their are familiar with the assessments. Just tothe modified versions of the KS1 tests new arrangements for end of Key Stage 1 assessment clarify: For the moment P scales are still statuMay:year. KS1 test administration window this tory for 2017, infor assessing SEND 6 May: Deadline ordering pupils braillewith versions of the who are working below the standard offrom the inmaterials for the phonics screening check Course Code: CPDASS terim pre-key stage standards. We will keep STA’s modified tests agency Date: 10th November 2015 you informed of anyPublication changes or decision Beginning of June: of raw scorefollowto Time: Prompt start at 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm scaled conversion tables for KS1place tests onthe ing thescore consultation that is taking at (Registration & refreshments from 12.30 pm) GOV.UK Venue: moment. Beechwood Conference and Monday 6 JuneResearch to 10 June: CentreSchools receive phonics screening check materials Cost: £85 per delegate School data prior to administer the moderation visits – a w/c 13 June: Schools the phonics Trainer: Elizabeth Lewin, Assessment screening checkConsultant request w/c 20 June: Timetable variation week for pupils who were absent for during check week Key information delegates: For those schools who are for to be moderated we 24th June: Deadline schools to for submit FridayDelegates to bring examples of work 1 or 2 usually ask for the pupils’ assessment data to the headteacher’s declaration forms the KS1 children in reading, writing and for maths be brought to the moderation briefings. This tests and phonics screening check on NCA tools Page 2 helps the moderators to decide which children should be moderated for the working below, working at and working at greater depth. It helps making sure our chosen sample reflects your school. It ensures there is a balance of ethnicity, gender, regular attendees and SEN as well as the 3 standards. It also provides an opportunity for the moderators to inform the schools the names of pupils, whose work is to be moderated, 24 hours prior to the visit. In the past this has helped year 2 and 6 teachers with preparation for the visit. However, this is not a statutory requirement. This has to be a local agreement. If you feel that giving the data prior to the moderation is worthwhile can you please send me an email saying so. I have to make sure that local schools are in agreement to continue this practice. My email at Slough is: [email protected] Updates on Primary assessment No new tests or assessments introduced before 2018/2019 so the format remains the same and no timetables test to be introduced yet. “It is important that we now set out a clear path to a settled system where our collective focus can be on achieving strong educational outcomes for all children.” Justine Greening Improvements to guidance for moderation of TA KS1 grammar, punctuation and spelling test optional in 2017 No statutory mathematics and reading resits in year 7 EYFSP remains in place for 2017 and 2018 Consultation on primary assessment Assessment and Moderation However, Of tests. inspectors quantities will: of standard test mateKeythe stage 1The tests ‘gather rials schools evidence require of the willquality be based of teaching, on their autumn learning and census assessment data points in lessons…’ Important ‘evaluate Monday 28th the accuracy September: of the Independent schools assessment schools of KS1 English grammar, punctuation and who pupils want to progress participate and attainment.’ in the KS1 assessments will need spelling will remain optional for the 2017 Monday 30 January: access arrangements section of NCA tools opens Monday 20 February: Pupil registration opens Monday 27 February: Deadline for early opening and compensatory marks applications Monday 24 April: Deadline for additional time applications W/c 24 April: Schools receive test materials, including modified versions of the tests Monday 8 May to Thursday 11 May: Test week Tuesday 4 July: Results published Friday 14 July: Deadline to submit reviews to place orders on NCA tools for both the standard assessment cycle In andleadership modified versions and management: of the tests from this date TheKS1 GPS test materials only leaders available asto effectiveness of the actions take downloads from NCA tools at the beginFriday 27th secureNovember: and sustainDeadline improvements for maintained to teachning of the testing window schools,ing, academies learningand andfree assessment. schools to order modified versions of the KS1 tests of KS1 tests No early administration Quality of teaching, learning and assessment. In Standards will be maintained in 2017 usevaluating Friday 27th theNovember: accuracy and Deadline impactfor of assessment.. independent ing pre-test data from 2016 schools Teachers to order usestandard any assessment and modified for establishing versions of theKS1 pupils tests starting and issue privacy notices.2 May to Test window ispoints… from Tuesday Assessment draws a range of evidence.. Wednesday 31 on May Friday Teachers 27th November: make consistent Deadline judgements… for special Test results from English reading and schools, PRUs, hospital schools and secure units to mathematics to be used to inform teachIn confirm sources zero of test evidence orders inspectors on NCA tools will gather where about all puer assessment judgements the pils progress are working of below current the pupils standard through: of the tests The schools own information, taking into account Important dates End of of autumn the quality term: and Academies rigour oftothe have assessment chosen which LA onwill which undertake it is based. their monitoring of the KS1 Friday November: Deadline for maintained national 25 curriculum assessments schools to order modified versions of KS1 tests Training Programme Key dates 2016 March 2017: Test administration guid- End ofance KS1 published Statutory Assessment Moderation March: Phonics screening check administration Update w/c 27 March: Test materials delivered guidance published for the 2016 administration perito schools od. Monday 11 April toadministration Friday Year 22 April: Selected Audience: Experienced 2 window teachers May: Test schools to administer KS1 tests early to inform Monday 5 June: Scaled score conversion standard setting Attendance is highly recommended for teachers tables published w/c 18 April: receive standard and in all schools to Schools ensure that they their are familiar with the modified versions of the KS1 tests new arrangements for end of Key Stage 1 assessment May:year. KS1 test administration window this Key stage 2 tests 6 May: Deadline for ordering braille versions of the materials for phonics screening check from Changes for the 2017 Course Code: CPDASS STA’s modified tests agency Date: 10th November 2015 Beginning ofattendance June: Publication of codes raw score New register U to and Time: Prompt start at 1.00 pm -–4.00 pm J scaled score conversion tables for KS1 tests on & refreshments from 12.30 pm) replace (Registration the old T code GOV.UK Venue: Beechwood Conference and Braille versions available in Unified EngMonday 6 June to 10 June: Research CentreSchools receive phonlish Braille only ics screening check materials Cost: £85(UEB) per delegate w/c 13 June: Elizabeth Schools administer the phonics Trainer: Lewin, Assessment screening check Important dates Consultant w/c 20 June: Timetable variation week for pupils Friday 25 November: deadline who were absent during check weekfor maintained Key information for delegates: FridayDelegates 24th June: Deadline for schools submit to order versions ofto the tests schools tomodified bring examples of work for 1 or 2 the headteacher’s declaration forms for the KS1 (now gone) children in reading, writing and maths tests and phonics screening check on NCA tools Page 3 Teacher assessment arrangements for 2017 KS1 interim frameworks are statutory for 2016 to 2017 LA statutory duties for external moderation of TA for EYFSP, KS1 and KS2 writing are continued for 2016 to 2017 LAs and schools must follow statutory TA guidance and ARAs Funding for KS2 is paid directly to LAs and academies, KS1 and EYFSP is funded to LAs through existing LA non ring-fenced grants. Early Years foundation stage profile EYFS assessment and reporting arrangements published EYFSP staying in place for 2016 to 2017 and 2017 to 2018 Important points There is still a statutory requirement to moderate 25% of schools EYFSP training must be provided but LAs Assessment and Moderation However, haveinspectors freedomswill: regarding the format and ‘gather evidence of the quality of teaching, learning structure and assessment in lessons…’ Schools should consider sending staff to EYFSP training if they are not receiving a ‘evaluate the accuracy of the schools assessment of in 2017 pupils moderation progress andvisit attainment.’ No change to data submission require- erators on the level of independence of the work presented If a pupil has received additional support, this should be clarified by the school; the provision of class learning aims and objectives does not constitute additional support In leadership ments and management: The effectiveness of the actions leaders take to secure and sustain improvements to teachImportant datesand assessment. ing, learning Ensure the appeals process is communicat- Autumn termlearning 2016: and Academies confirm Quality of teaching, assessment. In their choice of external moderation proevaluating the accuracy and impact of assessment.. vider with Teachers use STA any assessment for establishing pupils starting Friday 19 Maypoints… 2017: Schools informed Assessment draws on a range ofdate, evidence.. by the LA, on or after this if they Teachers make consistent judgements… If a school does appeal, they must do so are going to receive an external moderation visit In sources of evidence inspectors will gather about Mondayof5current to Thursday 29 June 2017: the progress pupils through: LAs undertake external moderation of The schools own information, taking into account of the quality and rigour of the assessment KS1 English reading, writing and matheon which it is based. matics and KS2 English writing TA Thursday 29 June 2017: Training Programme KS1 - Final deadline for TA data to be submitted to the school’s geographical End of KS1 Statutory Assessment Moderation LA. This may be different from the LA Update that an academy has chosen for KS1 external moderation Audience: Experienced Year 2 teachers KS2 - Final deadline for TA data to be submitted via the ‘Teacher assessment’ Attendance is highly recommended for teachers section of NCA tools. If LAs are sub- in all schools to ensure that they are familiar with the mitting on they new arrangements forbehalf end of of Keytheir Stageschools, 1 assessment this year.must ensure that data is submitted by this date. Course Code: CPDASS Date: points for 10th November 2015 Main 2017: during a moderation Time: Prompt start at 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm visit (Registration & refreshments from 12.30 pm) Venue: Beechwood Conference and Research Centre Professional discussion with teachers is essenCost: £85 per delegate tial; ensure that a clearLewin, timetable is agreed, Trainer: Elizabeth Assessment including whenConsultant teachers are required and when Sample size remains the same as in 2016 they can be released. Key information delegates: Be mindfulfor of independence of work Delegates to bring examples of work for 1 or 2 (detailed below) children in reading, writing and maths STA expects schools to be clear to mod- Page 4 ed and referred to during the visit. LA appeals processes must include an independent moderation by a different LA using only the evidence seen by the LA during the visit (providing additional evidence is not allowed) Independent work This has been clarified. This is direct from the STA- independence is: If informed by clear learning objectives and limited success criteria which are not over-detailed and do not over-aid pupils If produced by pupils who have independently drawn on classroom resources such as dictionaries, thesauruses, word banks, classroom displays, books or websites for support or ideas If independently edited and / or redrafted by the pupil. This may be in response to self, peer, or group evaluation It is not independent if: Supported by success criteria that are overdetailed and over-aid pupils by directing pupils to include specific sentences or phrases Edited as a result of direct intervention by a teacher or other adult, for example where the pupil has been directed to change specific words for greater impact, or where incorrect or omitted punctuation has been indicated Produced with the support of electronic aids that automatically provide correct spelling, synonyms, punctuation, or predictive text Assessment and Moderation Again you can always teach like this. Its not telling you not to teach this way, as most pupils will need some direct intervention to help them move forward. Slough moderation timeline Milestone Moderator training for Key Stage 2 Moderator training for Key Stage 1 Moderators informed and references asked for with a contract of expectations LA to contact schools who are going to be moderated Twilight briefing session for KS1 moderators to be allocated schools and teams. Venue: tbc Twilight briefing session for KS2 moderators to be allocated schools and teams. Venue: tbc Date Wednesday 1st March Thursday 16th March End of Spring term Friday 19th May Monday 22nd May 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm Tuesday 23rd May 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm Briefing session for schools who will be moderated at Key Stage 1 (With pupil data?) Wednesday Briefing session for schools who will be moderated at Key Stage 2 (With pupil data?) Wednesday Moderations window for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Re moderation and appeals Venues: to be confirmed Date for assessment data to be uploaded on the NCA tools website (KS2) or LA (KS1) Page 5 24th May 9.30 am – 12.30 pm 24th May 1.00pm – 3.30 pm Tuesday 6th June to Tuesday 20th June Wednesday 21st June to Tuesday 27th June Thursday 29th June Spring term events and training programme Courses and moderation opportunities available this term _____________________________________ Key Stage 1 moderation/work scrutiny support for mathematics. Audience: Year 2 teachers Attendance is recommended for teachers to ensure that they are assessing - standards in line with national expectations and local schools. Course Code: CPDASS95 Date: Wednesday 25th January 2017 Time: Prompt start at 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm (refreshments provided) Venue: Foxborough Primary School Common Rd, Slough SL3 8TX Tel: 01753 54637 Cost: Free per delegate Trainer: Jamie Hassan and school Key information for delegates: Delegates to bring examples of work for 3 pupils in mathematics (1 working below, 1 working at and 1 working at great depth) Assessment and Moderation Key Stage 1 moderation/work scrutiny support for mathematics. Audience: Year 2 teachers Attendance is recommended for teachers to ensure that they are assessing standards in line with national expectations and local schools. Course Code: CPDASS9 Date: Tuesday 7th February 2017 Time: Prompt start at 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm (refreshments provided) Venue: Cippenham Infant School Dennis Way, Cippenham, Slough, SL1 5JP. Tel: 01628 604732 Cost: Free per delegate Trainer: Jamie Hassan and school Key information for delegates: Delegates to bring examples of work for 3 pupils in mathematics (1 working below, 1 working at and 1 working at great depth) __________________________________ End of KS2 writing moderation/work scrutiny opportunity Cost: Free Key information for delegates: Delegates to bring examples of writing for 3 children including working below, working at and working at greater depth within the expected standard. ___________________________________ Key Stage 2 Moderator Training Audience: New and Experienced KS2 teachers Course Code: CPDASS98 Date: Wednesday 1st March 2017 Time: 9.30 am – 3.30 pm (refreshments and lunch provided) Venue: Beechwood Conference Centre Cost: £85 per delegate Trainers: Jamie Hassan and Mark Skinner Key information for delegates: Delegates to bring examples of writing for 3 children from different books they write in. ____________________________________ Key Stage 1 Moderator Training Audience: New and experienced KS1 teachers Audience: Year 6 teachers Course Code: CPDASS99 Attendance is highly recommended for teachers in schools to ensure they are accurately assessing to meet the 3 standards for writing Date: Thursday 16th March 2017 Course Code: CPDASS97 Date: Wednesday 22nd February 2017 Time: 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm (refreshments provided) Venue: Foxborough Primary School, Common Rd, Slough SL3 8TX Tel: 01753 54637 Trainer: Jamie Hassan and school Page 6 Time: Prompt start at 9.30 am - 3.30 pm (Refreshments and lunch provided) Venue: Beechwood Conference Centre Cost: £120 per delegate Trainers: Jamie Hassan + 1 other Key information for delegates: Delegates to bring examples of work for 1 or 2 children in reading, writing and maths from various books they use. Assessment and Moderation Phonics Screening Check Training Audience: Year 1 & Year 2 NQT and experienced Y1 & Y2 teachers new to the PSC Highly recommended for Phonic Leaders to attend with colleagues, also schools below PSC national average or receiving HMI visits. Course Code: CPDASS100 Date: 9th March 2017 Time: Prompt start at 9.30 am - 12.00 pm (Registration & refreshments from 9.00 am) Venue: Beechwood Conference and Research Centre Cost: £85 per delegate Trainer: Jamie Hassan, Primary Assessment Consultant ___________________________________ Key Stage 1 Year 2 Test Administration Training Audience: Staff new to end of KS1 tests are particularly welcomed e.g. Y2 NQT, experienced teachers new to Y2, experienced Y2 teachers, recently appointed KS1 Leader or Year 2 team, relevant office staff, etc. Key Stage 2 Year 6 Test Administration Training Audience: Staff new to end of KS2 tests are particularly welcomed e.g. Y6 NQT, experienced teachers new to Y6, experienced Y6 teachers, recently appointed KS2 Leader or Year 6 team, relevant office staff etc. Course Code: CPDASS102 Date: Thursday 23rd March 2017 Time: Prompt start at 9.30 am - 12.00 pm (Registration & refreshments from 9.00 am) Venue: Beechwood Conference and Research Centre Cost: £85 per delegate Trainer: Jamie Hassan. ____________________________________ Summer term events and training programme Key stage 2 writing- work scrutiny support Course Code: CPDASS101 Audience: Writing support for current Year 6 teachers who want to improve their accuracy with the interim framework being used for moderation. Date: 15th March 2017 Course code: CPDASS103 Time: Prompt start at 9.30 am - 12.00 pm (Registration & refreshments from 9.00 am) Date: Wednesday 3rd May 9.30 – 12.30 for Key Stage 2 Year 6 teachers Venue: Beechwood Conference and Research Centre Time: Prompt start 9.30 Registration and refreshments from 9am Cost: £85 per delegate Trainer: Jamie Hassan Facilitator Jamie Hassan and KS2 moderators Page 7 Assessment and Moderation Venue: Beechwood Conference Centre Cost: £85 Please bring a sample of your children’s written work. Have a range of working towards, working at and working at greater depth. ___________________________________ Key stage 1 – work scrutiny support for moderation purposes Course code: CPDASS104 th Date: Thursday 4 May Time: All day 9.30am to 3.30pm (lunch and refreshments provided) Those teachers who are chosen to moderate schools this year will be invited to this session to ensure accuracy of judgements. Facilitator Jamie Hassan + KS1 moderators Venue: Beechwood Conference Centre Cost: £125 per delegate Please bring some of your children’s work for reading, writing and mathematics for all standards _________________________________ Key Stage 1 – work scrutiny support for moderation of reading, writing and mathematics Course code: CPDASS105 Date: Wednesday 21st June Audience: All day for Current Year 2 teachers. Time: 9.30 – 3.30 Registration and refreshments 9.00am onwards and lunch provided. Moderation support for schools who have not Page 8 been moderated. Trained moderators will be available to talk to members of staff about their pupils’ written, reading and mathematical work and whether they are assessing accurately. An opportunity which will help verification before the data is sent of to the DfE and LA. Please bring a sample of your writing/reading and mathematical evidence. Please make sure they are different children for reading, writing and mathematics and that they are reflective of your cohorts’ ability (a mixture of working towards, expected and working at greater depth). Facilitator: Jamie Hassan + moderators Venue: Beechwood Cost: £125 ___________________________________ Key stage 2 - writing work scrutiny for moderation purposes Course code: CPDASS106 Date: Thursday 22nd June 2017 Time: 1pm - 3.30pm Registration and refreshments 12.30 onwards Audience: Key Stage 2 Year 6 teachers. Moderation support for schools who have not been moderated. Trained moderators will be available to talk to members of staff about their pupils’ written work and whether they are assessing accurately. An opportunity which will help verification before the data is sent to the DfE. Please bring a sample of your children’s writing (15% of your cohort) and that they are reflective of your cohorts ability (a mixture of working towards, expected and working at greater depth). Facilitator: Jamie Hassan + moderators Venue: Beechwood Cost: £85 Assessment and Moderation Useful Contacts Paula Doneghan Diana Osagie Business Support Manager Secondary Lead SI consultant 01753 875769 01753 875504 Eithne Leming Sue Watson Vulnerable Groups Business Support Team Leader SI Consultant 01753 875504 01753 875504 Jo Curd Geoff Bent Primary Lead Primary Lead, SI Consultant SI Consultant 01753 875504 01753 875504 Glinys Weller Johnny Kyriacou NEET, SI Consultant Head of Education 01753 875504 01753 787672 Jamie Hassan Tony Browne Assessment & Moderation Head of School Services Early Years & Pupil Premium Governance & Services to School SI Consultant 01753 875717 01753 476559 Rachel Cartwright Development Manager, QCL This story can fit 75-125 words. 01753 476556 Selecting pictures or graphics is an important part of adding content to your newsletter. 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