Effectively supporting primary to secondary transition

As transition approaches, Sophie MacNeill explores some thoughts on ideas for supporting our pupils through moving from Year 6 to Year 7.

Remote learning: maintaining connections

Adjusting to school closure, Clare Hodgson, HfL Assessment Adviser, shares some useful links and thoughts about remote teaching and learning.

'Write away!' and other lessons derived from the 2018 KS2 Writing Moderations

Clare Hodgson, Lead Moderator for Key Stage 2 Writing, reflects on last summer's moderations and draws out some successes and key lessons for the...

A very particular weakness

Sophie MacNeill explores the STA guidance on what constitutes a 'particular weakness' in a child's writing

An end to ITAF - ication

It’s hard not to feel mad really. Not mad about the changes to the ITAFs. Mad that we were handed them in the first place.

Primary assessment: reflection and feed-forward

The aim of this blog is to periodically bring you important updates, ideas and suggestions in the world of school assessment.