- consider the end of year 5 National Curriculum expectations for writing and mathematics through professional dialogue
- benchmark their pupils' work
- be able to identify any gaps in pupils' attainment or curriculum provision
- share examples and good practice with colleagues
- be enabled and supported to reach expectations appropriate to their ability and in line with similar pupils, nationally
- benchmark their judgements with other schools against national standards
- be secure in their teacher assessment judgements for year 5 writing and mathematics
- be supported to develop communication skills using Intensive Interaction
- gain an in-depth knowledge of how Intensive Interaction can help autistic children to develop communication skills
- be supported by staff who are confident about the rationale and theory behind Intensive Interaction and have a basic understanding of the More Than Words approach
This session will focus on particular criteria within the greater depth standard and provides an opportunity for participants to:
- Strengthen their understanding of the KS2 writing national standards
- Moderate a range of writing from their Year 6 pupils with other schools
Delegates will be required to bring along a selection of Year 6 writing evidence from their school to moderate with other schools against the standard statements.
A recorded presentation detailing the requirements and arrangements for statutory moderation in 2026 will also be made available for participants to download and share with other relevant members of staff in their school.
Pupils will:
- be enabled and supported to reach expectations appropriate to their ability and in line with similar pupils nationally
- moderate and validate their judgements with other schools against national standards
Settings will:
- be secure in their teacher assessment judgements for Year 6 writing
Year 6 teachers of all primary schools
This course is aimed at individuals that organise school trips. It provides a practical overview of what needs to be considered when planning and delivering school trips, both in the UK and abroad.
The training course covers aspects of the law relating to educational visits, risk assessments of visits and administrative requirements associated with off-site activities.
As part of their obligations, schools must have an Educational Visits Co-ordinator (EVC) in post and ensure that they have been suitably trained.
The Department for Education has published updated guidance to help schools understand their obligations when undertaking educational off-site activities and excursions. Please follow the link below to access the guidance:
Schools will:
- be compliant with legislation in relation to off-site activities
Participants will:
- have greater knowledge, confidence, and ability to act as an EVC
- have increased competence in risk assessing and managing risks associated with school trips
All school staff responsible for school visits