Assessment in Year 2 – September 2023 onwards

The end of key stage 1 (KS1) assessments will no longer be statutory from the academic year 2023 to 2024 onwards.
The following KS1 assessments will be optional:

teacher assessment judgements in English reading, English writing, mathematics and science
tests in English reading and mathematics (the English grammar, punctuation and spelling test will also remain optional)
where relevant, using the pre-key stage standards or engagement model

There will be no legal requirement for schools or local authorities to report KS1 teacher assessment data back to the STA. There will also be no requirement to report results from end of KS1 assessments to parents. As with other years in which there are no statutory assessments, there will still be a requirement for headteachers to provide an annual report to parents or carers about a pupil’s general progress in year 2.

The reception baseline assessment (RBA) will replace the end of KS1 assessments as the baseline for cohort level primary progress measures. This will happen when the first cohort with a statutory RBA reaches the end of key stage 2 (KS2) in 2028.

The phonics screening check will remain statutory. While there will be no legal duty on local authorities to moderate KS1 teacher assessment, they will still be required to monitor the phonics screening check.

The existing end of KS1 teacher assessment frameworks will continue to be available on GOV.UK for schools who wish to use them optionally as part of their ongoing assessment of children. The STA will also continue to develop and supply materials for the optional, non-statutory end of KS1 tests in:

English reading
English grammar, punctuation and spelling
Mathematics

The LA will continue to support schools who wish to continue to make use of the optional SAT papers and teacher assessment frameworks.

Course

Supporting Teacher Assessment at the end of Key Stage 1

Audience

Teachers working with Year 2 pupils, English & Maths Subject Leaders, Assessment Leads and / or Senior Leaders

Aims

To ensure that teachers with responsibility for Year 2 pupils are aware of key issues and developments linked to assessment at the end of Key Stage 1.
To become familiar with the suite of materials published by the Standards and Testing Agency. (STA) which could help to secure accurate teacher assessments in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 1.
To recognise strengths and gaps in learning for pupils, identifying possible trajectories to support pupil progress and collect appropriate independent evidence.
To consider provision, pupil success and end of Key Stage 1 outcomes.
To facilitate opportunities for school-to-school discussions around assessment.

Session 1: Autumn term – Overview and Preparation

During session 1 there will be the opportunity to:

Clarify expectations of the National Curriculum.
Review the framework available to support assessment and nationally published materials.
Identify what could constitute a secure evidence base for teacher assessment in reading, writing and maths.
Discuss implications from pupil evidence base to facilitate planning for progress.
Professional discussions to support informal moderation of reading, writing and maths.

To facilitate professional discussions around teacher assessment, delegates will find it useful to have their own planning and assessment documents to hand for ALL subjects (reading, writing and maths).

Session 2: Spring term – Keeping on Track

During session 2 there will be an opportunity to:

Clarify expectations of the National Curriculum.
Review the framework for assessment and nationally published materials.
Identify what could constitute a secure evidence base for teacher assessment in reading, writing and maths.
Discuss implications from pupil evidence base to facilitate planning for progress.
Professional discussions to support informal moderation of reading, writing and maths.

To facilitate professional discussions around teacher assessment, delegates MUST bring books/evidence for a sample of pupils covering a range of attainment in ALL subjects (reading, writing and maths). Delegates may find it particularly useful to bring evidence for ‘borderline’ pupils to help clarify their judgements and next steps.

Session 3: Summer term – Moderation Workshops

Professional discussions with colleagues from other schools:

During the day, colleagues are offered a communal meeting space to discuss and review pupils’ reading, writing and maths evidence on which to base teacher assessments. Teachers will also have the chance to consider/discuss ways to secure further progress and implications for future planning and provision.

Opportunity to meet with a Local Authority Adviser:

Appointments will be available to book, in advance of attending, to meet with a Local Authority Adviser to provide an opportunity for professional discussions with individual schools and to discuss any questions that may arise during the session.

To facilitate professional discussions with colleagues from other schools, delegates MUST bring books/evidence for a sample of pupils covering a range of attainment in ALL subjects (reading, writing and maths). Delegates will find it particularly useful to bring evidence for pupils for whom they wish to clarify their judgements.

To book a place please go to the online booking system If you have any questions please contact Course Booking

Cost Details

£65 per person per session for Cambridgeshire LA maintained schools

£75 per person per session for out of county, Cambridgeshire academy and independent schools