Year 6
Writing Moderation
Effective Support in Year 6
This CPD session supports Year 6 teachers to navigate the demands of end of Key Stage 2 assessments with confidence. It focuses on developing secure understanding of expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, alongside practical strategies to support pupil progress. The session emphasises high-quality assessment for learning and responsive, next-step teaching, ensuring pupils are well prepared for statutory assessments while continuing to experience a broad and balanced curriculum.
Twilight sessions that support Year 6 teachers in conducting accurate and consistent end-of-key-stage writing assessments.
Description
The sessions provide valuable opportunities for teachers from different schools to collaborate, engage in professional dialogue, and moderate pupil writing against national standards. Through this process, participants will develop a clearer understanding of expectations for writing at the end of Key Stage 2. Participants will: Moderate pupils’ writing to secure accurate assessment judgements Deepen understanding of national standards and age-related expectations
Who should attend? Year 6 Teachers, Support Staff
Details: 29 September 2026
SATs Preparation
A CPD session supporting Year 6 teachers to prepare pupils effectively for end of key stage assessments, while strengthening provision and assessment in reading, writing and mathematics. Through collaborative working, teachers will refine their approaches to teaching and assessment, ensuring pupils are well prepared to meet the demands of SATs. The session includes opportunities to moderate pupil work against national standards, develop consistency in judgement, and share effective practice across schools. Participants will explore how to: Prepare pupils for SATs through high-quality, targeted teaching Moderate work to ensure accurate and consistent assessment Identify gaps in learning and plan effective next steps Strengthen provision to support secure outcomes in reading, writing and maths By the end of the session, teachers will have a clearer understanding of end-of-year expectations and greater confidence in supporting pupils to become secure readers, writers and mathematicians. The session also promotes strategies to build pupil resilience, helping them approach assessments with confidence.
Strengthen consistency across classes and schools Build confidence in assessing pupil progress in writing
By the end of the session, teachers will feel more confident in making informed, reliable judgements and ensuring high-quality assessment in writing.
Who should attend?
Year 6 Teachers, Support Staff
Details
Session 1: 24 November 2026 / 4pm - 5.30pm Session 2: 2 February 2027 / 4pm - 5.30pm Session 3: 18 May 2027 / 4pm - 5.30pm
Who should attend? Year 6 Teachers, Support Staff
Details: 26 January 2027 / 9am - 3pm
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