The Assessment and Moderation Team delivers many statutory and non-statutory services to Suffolk schools; including KS2 moderation visits, countywide training on many aspects of assessment, and individual in-school support on assessment, tracking and data analysis.

Individual members of the team can be contacted using the details below.

We would also welcome feedback on the quality and impact of the many services we provide. Feedback, both positive and negative, guides us as we continually seek to improve our offer to schools. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts by completing this Feedback on the work of the Assessment and Moderation Team form.

Contacts

Richard Burbage – Lead Assessment Officer

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 07743 194726 or 01473 263751

Kathryn Roper – Assessment Officer/KS2 Moderation Manager

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 07595 091940 or 01473 264169

For queries about moderation visits, please use the mailbox: [email protected] or call 01473 263961.

Data Collection Team

Email: [email protected]
Responsible for: Managing the data collection process between schools, the Local Authority (LA) and the Department for Education (DfE).

Moderation dates in 2026

Friday 15 May 2026 is the earliest date the LA can begin to inform schools if they will have a moderation visit for Key Stage 2.

Moderation visits for Key Stage 2 writing will take place between Monday 1 June and Friday 26 June 2026.

Data collection deadlines 2026

The Early Years Foundation Stage Profile data should be returned to the LA no later than Friday 26 June 2026, using file returns in Perspective Lite.

The Phonics Screening Check data should be returned to the LA no later than Friday 26 June 2026 using file returns in Perspective Lite.

Optional KS1 teacher assessment data should be returned to the LA no later than Friday 26 June 2026, using file returns in Perspective Lite. (Please note this is a voluntary return.)

Key Stage 2 Teacher Assessments (at least writing and science) should be submitted to the DfE via the National Curriculum Assessments (NCA) Portal. The deadline is Friday 26 June 2026, but it would be advisable to complete this ahead of the deadline if possible.

Key Stage 2 results will be published on Tuesday 7 July 2026.

Early years foundation stage profile handbook – GOV.UK

Phonics screening check: assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA) – GOV.UK

Key stage 2: assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA) – GOV.UK