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Assessment Training

Over the course of the year, the Suffolk Assessment and Moderation team run a number of training courses. The training may be delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams or face to face in a venue.

Please find details of current training courses below. To apply for a place on a course, please click on the link in ‘How to apply.’

Once you have applied, we will confirm your place via email.

Spring 2023

Writing assessment support at year 6

Suitable for: All year 6 teachers

Delivery method: Face to face

  • Friday 3 February 2023, 9:30am-12:00pm – Dale Hall Community Primary School, Dale Hall Lane, Ipswich, IP1 4LX – Applications for this session are now closed.
  • Friday 3 February 2023, 1:30pm-4:00pm – Cedarwood Primary School, Wilkinson Drive, Kesgrave, IP5 2ES – Applications for this session are now closed.
  • Wednesday 8 February 2023, 1:30pm-4:00pm – Oulton Broad Primary School, Christmas Lane, Oulton Broad, NR32 3JX – Applications for this session are now closed.
  • Tuesday 21 February 2023, 9:30am-12:00pm – Pot Kiln Primary School, Butt Road, Great Cornard, CO10 0DS
  • Tuesday 21 February 2023, 1:30pm-4:00pm – Capel St Mary CEVC Primary School, The Street, Capel St Mary, IP9 2EG
  • Wednesday 22 February 2023, 9:30am-12:00pm – Bramford CEVC Primary School, Duckamere, Bramford, IP8 4AH
  • Wednesday 22 February 2023, 1:30pm-4:00pm – Sebert Wood Community Primary School, Sebert Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7EG

Course outline:

These sessions are an opportunity for colleagues to discuss the writing their Year 6 pupils have done so far this year and to consider the next steps in writing for the pupils. They have been planned well ahead of the final assessment so that the focus can be on development for the pupils rather than the final outcomes.

Each session will be supported by Jacqui Noon, an experienced year 6 teacher and the Lead Key Stage 2 moderator for Suffolk, who will be able to answer any queries with reference to the STA’s Teacher Assessment Framework and support with identifying the gaps to achieving end of year six standards. The sessions will be informal and supportive and have been planned so that colleagues can compare standards, further develop their understanding of the KS2 writing assessment framework and share ideas about writing in year 6.

Those attending will need to bring writing from at least five pupils (feel free to bring more if you have particular queries) and be prepared to discuss the work with the other colleagues attending.

There is no charge for attending these sessions.

How to apply: Apply for a place on Writing assessment support at year 6

New to Year 2

Suitable for: Any teachers new, or returning, to Year 2

Delivery method: Face to face

  • Friday 13 January 2023, 9:30am-3:30pm – Carlton Colville Primary School, Gisleham Road, Lowestoft, NR33 8DG – Applications for this session are now closed.
  • Tuesday 17 January 2023, 9:30am-3:30pm – Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Hall, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7EE – Applications for this session are now closed.
  • Tuesday 24 January 2023, 9:30am-3:30pm – Pinewood Community Hall, Laburnum Close, Ipswich, IP8 3SL – Applications for this session are now closed.

Course outline:

These sessions are for teachers who are new to assessment at the end of Year 2. It is ideal for colleagues who are new to the profession and those who have not taught Year 2 before.

During the sessions we will look at the STA’s Teacher Assessment Framework in detail for reading, writing, maths and science.

There will be an opportunity to look at samples of pupil work and discuss how the work meets the different writing standards, including the Pre-Key Stage standards.

We will also discuss the Key Stage 1 tests and how they contribute to teacher assessment, access arrangements and moderation.

There will be a chance to discuss the documents and ask any questions you may have.

There is no charge for attending these sessions.

Please note – lunch is not provided.

New to Year 6

Suitable for: Any teachers new, or returning, to Year 6

Delivery method: Face to face

  • Friday 27 Jan 2023, 9:30am-3:30pm – Carlton Colville Primary School, Gisleham Road, Lowestoft, NR33 8DG – Applications for this session are now closed.
  • Monday 30 January 2023, 9:30am-3:30pm – Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Hall, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7EE – Applications for this session are now closed.
  • Tuesday 31 January 2023, 9:30am-3:30pm – Pinewood Community Hall, Laburnum Close, Ipswich, IP8 3SL – Applications for this session are now closed.

Course outline:

These sessions are for teachers who are new to assessment at the end of Year 6. It is ideal for colleagues who are new to the profession and those who have not taught Year 6 before.

During the sessions we will look at the STA’s Teacher Assessment Framework in detail, with a particular focus on assessing writing.

There will be an opportunity to look at samples of pupil work and discuss how the work meets the different writing standards including the Pre-Key Stage standards.

We will also discuss aspects of the Key Stage 2 tests including access arrangements for your pupils. We will consider moderation and answer any questions you may have.

There is no charge for attending these sessions.

Please note – lunch is not provided.

Making your Teacher Assessment in Year 2

Suitable for: Any Year 2 teachers

Delivery method: Face to face

  • Thursday 2 February 2023, 9:00am-12noon – Carlton Colville Primary School, Gisleham Road, Lowestoft, NR33 8DG – Applications for this session are now closed.
  • Monday 6 February 2023, 9:00am-12noon or 1:00pm-4:00pm – Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Hall, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7EE – Applications for this session are now closed.
  • Wednesday 8 February 2023, 9:00am-12noon or 1:00pm-4:00pm – Pinewood Community Hall, Laburnum Close, Ipswich, IP8 3SL – Applications for this session are now closed.

Course outline:

The sessions will focus on the assessment of writing at the end of Key Stage 1.

During these sessions we will use the same training materials used for moderator training this year. We will look at writing in detail and there will also be a chance to discuss the assessment of maths and reading at the end of Key Stage 1 using the STA’s Teacher Assessment Framework and the Pre-Key Stage standards.

There is no charge for attending these sessions.

Making your Teacher Assessment in Year 6

Suitable for: Any Year 6 teachers

Delivery method: Face to face

  • Monday 27 February 2023, 1:00pm-4:00pm – Carlton Colville Primary School, Gisleham Road, Lowestoft, NR33 8DG
  • Tuesday 28 February 2023, 9:00am-12noon or 1:00pm-4:00pm – Pinewood Community Hall, Laburnum Close, Ipswich, IP8 3SL
  • Thursday 2 March 2023, 1:00pm-4:00pm – Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Hall, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7EE

Course outline:

The sessions will focus on the assessment of writing at the end of Key Stage 2.

During these sessions we will use the same training materials used for moderator training this year. We will look at the STA’s Teacher Assessment Framework and the Pre-Key Stage standards in detail.

There is no charge for attending these sessions.

How to apply: Apply for a place on Making your Teacher Assessment in Year 6