In Dundee
Schools in Dundee work in partnership with Abertay University
Pupils are allocated a University tutor if project area is relevant Pupils are registered with University and have access to library facilities Pupils are also able to use lab facilities
Teachers and tutors jointly oversee and assess projects Pupils have contact time in school with teachers and meet up with tutors as required
As evidence is generated by the pupil comments are added by both assessors – these are ed between the assessors. Grading and final comments are agreed between both assessors usually during a grading meeting
Twilight meetings allow teachers and tutors to discuss any areas of concern and help ensure a consistency of approach
Quality assurance takes place at several points. between teacher and tutor during an audit of viability of projects at an internal quality forum event