Case Study

Teacher's Moderation Toolkit

Teacher's Moderation Toolkit - 

My name is Conor Lavin and I am the deputy head of St. Stephen’s RC Primary School in Manchester. I have been teaching for 11years.

How has the Teacher’s Moderation Toolkit achieved results for you and your pupils?

Since it was introduced at the school, it has transformed the moderation process. When the 2014 curriculum was introduced, some teacher’s felt unsure of the expectations within each year group. The toolkit has changed this. Quickly, teachers have a point of reference – a comparative tool! It gives us a piece of mind as we know the children’s work is real and has been moderated by the great team behind the toolkit!

Teacher’s love how it shows progression across the year. The book is split into Autumn, Spring and Summer so teachers can compare the standard in the classroom to the same standards in the toolkit. The check lists provided in each of the toolkit guides has been great for teachers and children. Children can reflect on what they have achieved and what they need to do next to improve their writing. Teachers can also quickly identify the gaps in learning and adapt future sessions. 

Overall the impact on the moderation process has been great. Each term we sit down together as a team to moderate writing! The toolkits are pulled out, teachers compare work and discuss! The toolkit fully supports teachers in making judgements on children’s writing! We love the toolkit at St Stephen’s!