1. Ty Penallta 11 th February 2009

2. Statutory Arrangements Important Dates Overview of Moderation Events (KS1 & KS2) Overview of ‘Sampling’ arrangements & ‘Drop in’ sessions Transition Arrangements Tracker Roll-out OSAMs Ongoing Working Parties

3. 11 th February – ARR Update Meeting / Newspaper Report 12 th February - Newspaper report writing training – Year 6 staff - (AM / PM session) 16 th March – Year 2 / 6/ 7 Update Meeting 15 th May – Deadline for writing sampling to be sent to LEA 1 st ®, 2 nd (I) & 3 rd © June – Moderation Events 4 th & 5 th June – Sampling feedback dates with Advisers 12 th June – Deadline for transfer of information on Voyager (KS1 & KS2) 16 th June – Year 7 Transition Managers training date for download of data from Voyager

5. Cluster moderation requirements will be introduced from September 2008 for core subjects. These should support and strengthen teacher assessment and Key Stages 2-3 links by: enhancing existing arrangements for contact between teachers and the transfer of information about learners’ attainment developing a higher level of agreement of standards between primary and secondary schools, and increasing trust in the reliability of data in relation to individual learners’ attainment Key Stage 2/3 cluster group moderation should enhance existing transition arrangements between teachers and the transfer of information about learners’ attainment

6. The aim is for a rounded judgement that: Is based on a knowledge of how the pupil performs across a range of contexts and over a period of time Takes into account the different strengths and areas for development of that pupil’s performance Is checked against adjacent level descriptors to ensure that the level awarded is the closest match to the pupil’s performance in each attainment target/ subject In order to arrive at a rounded judgement of a pupil’s performance in each attainment target/ subject, teachers’ judgements should be based on existing evidence of attainment and not on the basis of any projections of pupils’ future performance.

7. STANDARDISATION – involves the process of using samples of the work of the same learner or different learners to enable teachers to reach agreement on levels of attainment by confirming a shared understanding of the characteristics of a level MODERATION – ‘best fit’ judgment is made on an individual learner’s level of attainment is made.

8. Statutory Arrangements Important Dates Overview of Moderation Events (KS1 & KS2) Overview of ‘Sampling’ arrangements & ‘Drop in’ sessions Useful documentation

9. DEADLINE for samples to LEI: 15 th May 2009 Sampling this year is for Yr 2 and Yr 6 Moving from Standardisation to Moderation Looking at range of writing as opposed to sampling and verifying 1 piece Requirements 1.2 pupils writing books(to include Story (KS1) and Newspaper Report (KS2)) 2.Each teacher in a Year 2 / Year 6 class to send books for 2 borderline pupils (suggestion: 2a/3c or 3a/4c or 4a/5c) 3. Only judgements to be made will be on the PACK of work (one level) not the individual pieces 4. Advisers will moderate the samples and provide opportunities to discuss feedback with Headteachers – 4 th & 5 th June 2009

12. What do I do well when I am writing a story? How can I improve? Name:_____________________ Date:______________________ LEVEL

13. What do I do well when I am writing a news report? How can I improve? Name:______________________ Date:_______________________ LEVEL My new targets are:

15. Dates for Moderation events: 1 st – 3 rd June 2009 Sessions facilitated by Advisers / Teachers English Oracy (Presentation / Role Play) Mathematics Number AT2

17. Slightly amended A3 overall sheet New Learner Profile sheets to make recording specific observations easier Reduced workload as much as we can Two new strands to be moderated This year

18. This years task To assess pupils skills in presentation and role play through group or individual based activities.

19. Learner Profile Oracy – Presentation Nature of task completed: Name: Level given for task: Year:

20. Learner Profile Oracy – Role Play Nature of task completed: Name: Level given for task: Year:

21. A3 Progression in Oracy sheet

22. Exemplar Materials Learner Profile Oracy – Presentation Nature of task completed: Child A carried out a presentation task on an interest of their choice (being a Guinea Pig owner). Name: Level given for task: Year:

23. Comments and Points of Note Hannah produced a well organised presentation, supported by a Powerpoint presentation with text and images. There was structure to the content but maybe a slide identifying / outlining what would be discussed would have been useful as would a recap slide or a recap verbally. Aspects discussed included: Breeds, How I became an owner, Guinea pig essentials, bathing and clipping nails, funny pictures – including Guinea pig Olympics and finishing with a slide inviting questions. Also Hannah could work on developing a little more fluency between slides. The presentation was clearly heard, informative, lively and fun and kept the audience attention. Children asked relevant questions which were largely answered quite well, although this is an area that could be developed further with a little more depth on occasions. Way Forward To further develop aspects of organisation (above), using notes, along with the ability to ad lib – developing further use of bullet points with less text upon slide, images or other props. Also for Hannah to gain greater recognition of which detail may better hold interest. To further develop ability to answer questions posed not jumping straight into an answer but forming and providing a clearer answer.

24. 3 borderline pupil profiles Any further examples that support judgements What do staff need to bring to moderation?

25. FAQ

27. To assess pupils’ use and understanding of number and algebra, using a range of class-based evidence. Borderlines e.g. 2/3 2 pupils

28. Pupil Record Sheets (KS1) Level W - 2

29. Pupil Record Sheets (KS2) Example: Levels 2 - 3

30. Useful Resources

33. Frequently Asked Questions Q.What area of maths are we focussing on? A.Number (AT2) Q. What do we have to do? A.Complete the A3 pupil record sheet - Use a range of evidence, e.g. assessments, optional assessments, and any other assessments used by the school to reach your final judgements. Q.Should they be borderline examples? A.Yes Q.Should I assess in sub-levels? A.Yes Q.What do I need to bring with me for the moderation day? A.Two borderline pupils’ maths books and any other supplementary evidence, e.g. school-based assessments. An annotated A3 sheet for each pupil, highlighted to demonstrate the levels they are working at.

35. Adviser training sessions February 10 th 8 Year 5 teachers will be trained with Advisers on March 4 th 2009 taking into account local need Subsequent local training will take place after this date

36. Will be completed on Voyager for all Year 2 and Year 6 pupils (internal transfers also possible) DEADLINE for submission of this data: June 13 th 2008 All information will be checked by LEI Advisers for any anomalies This information will then be fed directly into the DEWI system for WAG uploads All KS3 Transition Co-ordinators to export the data during the following week NEXT STEPS Clinics offered for Clerks / teachers new to Year 2 & Year 6

39. Twilight session 25 th February, 2009 Ty Penallta, Chamber

40. How do you track pupils? / groups? / Target Set? How do you intervene/ direct resources? How do you report? Parents? Govs? How do you challenge? How do you monitor AfL? How do you moderate standards? How do you transfer data?

41. Task & Finish Assessment Strategy Group Ongoing Skills Working Party (FP – KS2) FP Assessment Task & Finish group (Exemplification materials / Policy) AfL Toolkit English SOW - FP