Nikki Tilson – Senior Advisor (Assessment) Assessment Update January 2016

KS1 and KS2 external moderation changes KS1 TA data submission deadline Friday June 10 th Schools informed of KS1 visits on Tues June 14 th KS1 moderation window Tues 21 st June – Fri 24 th June KS2 TA assessment writing deadline Wed May 25 th Schools informed of KS2 visits on Friday 27 th KS2 moderation window Tues 7 th June – Thurs 16 th Triggers for visits are 4 yearly cycle, new HT/SLT, data anomalies, STA/OFSTED/LA concerns KS1 NQTs – support session in May TBC

KS1 and KS2 moderation continued…. Teachers do not have to be released except if moderator needs to clarify evidence/judgement Can still choose a professional discussion model Please let me know of any potential timetable clashes by end of spring term if you want to have teachers present for moderation discussions. Phonecall/ one day before the visit to let you know which children have been selected but all children’s evidence should be available – KS1

KS1 and KS2 moderation continued…. Marked test scripts and results must form part of the presented evidence in KS1 Need evidence for each bullet point in each standard in the interim frameworks Intention to appeal must be made at the time of the visit and can only be based on moderated evidence Appeals panel KS1 – Tues 28 th June, KS2 Mon 20 th June Central moderation events for teacher assessment interim frameworks – 25 th Feb or 15 th April Exemplification from STA is due out imminently

EYFS moderation Triggers – 4 yearly cycle, data anomalies, requests, non-attendance at agreement trials EYFS NQT support session – Fri 15 th April Timing – Tues 14 th June – Friday 24 th June Agreement trials – PSED and L focus Data submission deadline – Fri 24 th June Spring cluster moderation meetings The future of EYFS Profile and GLD????

From the DfE…. Rochford review – SEN standards interim standards On-screen multiplication tables check Science sampling – 6 th June – 17 th June KS1 maths tests - no number apparatus (mirrors) - 3 x table questions to test repeated addition KS2 - Cross out mistakes (except drawing questions) - no tracing paper, or calculators (mirrors) - show formal methods

Maladministration HT responsibility to ensure the integrity of the tests is maintained NAHT: “Weaknesses in procedures leave staff vulnerable to accusations of maladministration, without the evidence to satisfy an investigation by the STA” DO….train all staff involved in tests Do….appoint a test administrator Do….everything in pairs Do ….invite independent visitors to observe Do ….quality assure your own school procedures

KS1 progress OFSTED have been commenting….. Southwark are in the 3 rd quartile but 1 st for EYFS and 1 st /2 nd KS2 results Difference between Southwark and National gets wider for L2B and wider still at L3…. New test (SPAG) and higher standard tests and TA What was your % expected+ in R, W and M in EYFS in 2013, and how did it compare to KS1 2B+ in 2015? Cathedral and Albion

STAR so far Maths tasks, Y6 extension statements, R and W exemplification Friars – child friendly targets Tracking sheet STAR year group moderation – Crampton and Ivydale Anonymous year group exp+ % in R, W, M Aim for “secure” by May – Y2 and Y6 Keep feeding back!

LA assessment training and moderation dates 28 th Jan pm – Year 6 statutory assessment R, W and SPAG 11 th Feb – KS1 statutory assessment R, W, M 26 th Feb – KS1 moderation am and KS2 writing moderation pm (repeated 15 th April) 28 th Jan am - TA training for SPAG 10 th March pm - Curriculum and Assessment Forum

EYFS assessments Reception baseline suppliers – EExBA, CEM (BASE) and NFER – expected+ % presented in different ways CEM and NFER generally reflected normal on-entry assessment exp+ %. EExBA – anomalies in literacy?

LA Raising Achievement Projects Data scrutiny in July/LA priorities Focus on phonics at KS1 and SPAG at KS2 Projects support schools with cluster and bespoke CPD and L+M monitoring and share good practise in the LA PSC Yr 1 Project schools /34% -70% 60% - 77%61% - 79% PSC - LA 54%72% 77%81% PSC - National 58%69% 74%77% SPAG L4 Project schools//58% - 72%58% - 78% SPAG - LA/76%80%85% SPAG - National/74%77%80%

Raising achievement in KS1 - Cathedral Relentless pursuit of excellence - EYFS and KS1+ through rigorous SSE/PPM aimed at removing barriers Engagement of staff, children and parents (class blogs) Behaviour for learning right from the start High quality teaching – high expectations e.g. texts, creative/meaningful curriculum, visits, clear planning Staff development – SLT modelling, staff/phase meetings response to monitoring, everyone is a leader, sharing practice through peer observations Transition EYFS to Y1– carefully structured continuity

Raising achievement in KS1 - Albion High expectations and investment in EYFS and KS1 High quality teaching – planning, contexts for learning and meaningful, creative curriculum Strong SSE, use of data and swift action taken for interventions/support inc. more able “just unders” Staff development – coaching/mentoring, modelling, feedback from monitoring, training, sharing practice, high level dialogue, investing in TAs inc. training Stimulating learning environment and resources Parents – workshops, packs, clear guidance

OFSTED update - outcomes Current pupils Across subject areas Progress from starting points (expected/more than expected) Key groups: large groups for the school plus…. Disdavantaged SEND Most able Lower attaining pupils who need to catch up