Management Information Sheet

Statutory Teacher Assessment and Moderation of EYFS, KS1, KS2 in 2015

In 2015 teachers in Reception, Year 2 and Year 6 will need to continue to make a statutory teacher assessment against the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Early Learning Goals, and National Curriculum Levels at the end of Key Stages 1 and 2. To ensure your school is fully prepared to make accurate assessments, understands how the requirements are changing for 2016 and is fully prepared for external moderation we strongly recommend that your school is represented at our preparation for statutory moderation events.

Recruitment of moderators for LA external moderation 2014, EYFS, KS1, KS2

Norfolk has developed a very successful model for the statutory moderation of teacher assessment of children's achievements at KS2 (for writing), KS1 (reading, writing and mathematics) and for the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile. Our moderation process takes place at central venues across the county and places a strong focus on developing high quality professional dialogue. Our current moderators are highly experienced and trained and the majority have achieved or are working towards accreditation from the Institute of Education or College of Teachers.

For 2015 we have the opportunity to expand our pool of moderators and we would welcome expressions of interest from practitioners in appropriate key stages. If you are interested in joining us you would need to have permission from your school to be released for approximately 3 days training in Norwich during the spring term (varies slightly with key stage) and approximately 4 to 6 days work during the summer term. In the interests of impartiality, these will be at venues distant from your normal place of work; a daily supply rate of £200 and travelling costs will be paid.

We hope that in addition to the LA external moderation events, our expert moderators will also undertake some support for schools in developing good practice. To support this work, all moderators are encouraged and supported to undertake a Certificate of Educational Studies with the College of Teachers. To gain the qualification, you would need to undertake a qualifying assessment task during which you would be observed in some school-based moderation activities and also carry out a piece of assessed written work.

If you have experience in teaching YR, Y2 or Y6, as appropriate, as well as moderating in your own school and across phases, and have permission from your school, please email julia.idiens@norfolk.gov.uk with a resume of your experience, expertise and particular areas of interest.

John Crowley
Senior Achievement Adviser
LA Moderation Manager