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Keystone Assessment Training

Wide Range Of Training Events

Keystone Academy Trust offer a wide range of training events, both in person and virtually, to support your school in preparing for statutory and non-statutory assessment and testing. Our carefully crafted training events are balanced in evidence-based research and practical advice so that teachers are empowered to return to the classroom feeling ready to improve outcomes for pupils. Our training is well received by delegates who have rated all events at 99%+ good or excellent.

Effective Moderation Practices

An opportunity for schools to explore effective moderation practices for statutory and non-statutory processes.

EVENT DATES

Tuesday 1st October 2024
3:45 – 5.30pm – Virtual on Zoom

£40

New Year 6 Moderation

An outline of the expectations for teachers new to Year 6 who will be administering the statutory end of KS2 tests in May 2025 and teacher assessment of writing in June 2024.

EVENT DATES

Tuesday 21st January 2025
3:45pm – 5:30pm @ Virtual training

£40

New to Year 2 Moderation

An outline of the expectations for teachers new to
Year 2 who will be administering the optional end
of KS1 tests in May 2025 and teacher assessment
of reading, writing and maths at the end of KS1.

EVENT DATES

Wednesday 6th November 2024
9:15am – 3:00pm @ The Regatta, Lincoln

£99

Y6 Writing Moderation Workshops

An opportunity for teachers to work with colleagues from different schools to moderate teacher assessment judgements for writing in Year 6.

DATES & PRICING

Thursday 7th November 2024
1:15 – 4:15pm @ Keystone Training Room, Bourne

Friday 8th November 2024
1:15 – 4:15pm @ The Regatta, Lincoln

Tuesday 4th March 2025
1:15 – 4:15pm @ Tower Road Academy, Boston

Thursday 6th March 2025
1:15 – 4:15pm @ The Regatta, Lincoln

Wednesday 21st May 2025
1:15 – 4:15pm @ Boston United FC, Boston

Thursday 22nd May 2025
1:15 – 4:15pm @ The Regatta, Lincoln

£70

Y2 Writing Moderation Workshop

An opportunity for teachers to work with colleagues from different schools to moderate teacher assessment judgements for writing in Year 2.

DATES & PRICING

Thursday 14th November 2024 
9:15 – 12:15am @ The Regatta, Lincoln

Wednesday 26th February 2025
9:15 – 12:15am @ Tower Road Academy, Boston

Thursday 27th February 2025
9:15 – 12:15am @ The Regatta, Lincoln

Wednesday 21st May 2025
9:15 – 12:15am @ Boston United FC, Boston

Thursday 22nd May 2025
9:15 – 12:15am @ The Regatta, Lincoln

£70

Access Arrangements & SATs Admin

These twilight sessions offer schools the opportunity to go through all of the access arrangements in preparation for the 2025 end of KS2 SATs.

DATES & PRICING

Tuesday 19th November 2024 – Access Arrangements
3:45 – 5:30pm (Virtual) FREE*

Monday 28th April 2025 – SATs Admin
3:45 – 5:30pm (Virtual) FREE*

*£40 charge for schools who do not subscribe to the Statutory Assessment Service

FREE*

Adaptive Practice in Writing

These two virtual sessions will help to support schools in their understanding of adaptive practice for writing.

DATES & PRICING

Tuesday 26th November 2024
9:15am – 12:15pm (Virtual)

Tuesday 4th February 2025
9:15am – 12:15pm (Virtual)

£100

Pre-Key Stage Standards

A session to ensure schools are familiar with the Pre-Key Stage Standards for assessing pupils working below the National Curriculum standards at the end of Key Stage 1 and 2.

DATES & PRICING

Thursday 5th December 2024
9:15 – 12:15 @ The Regatta, Lincoln

£125

Exploring End of KS2 Testing in Maths and Reading

These two virtual twilights will help to support Y6 teachers to prepare for end of key stage 2 testing in reading and mathematics.

DATES & PRICING

Thursday 16th January 2025 (MATHS)
3:45 – 5:30pm (Virtual)

Thursday 23rd January 2025 (READING)
3:45 – 5:30pm (Virtual)

FREE*

Administering the Phonics Screening Check

This statutory training for administering the Phonics Screening Check is intended for teachers who have not administered the check before or would like to have refresher training.

DATES & PRICING

Tuesday 28th January 2025
3:45 – 5:30pm (Virtual)

£40

Achieving GDS in Writing at Y6

An opportunity to explore the GDS statements from the KS2 Teacher Assessment Framework and consider learning opportunities to enable children to reach greater depth in their writing.

DATES & PRICING

Wednesday 12th March 2025
9:15 – 12:15 (Virtual)

£50

Preparing for the Y4 Multiplication Check

An opportunity to support Year 4 teachers and Maths Leads in preparation for the 2025 Multiplication Tables Check.

DATES & PRICING

Wednesday 30th April 2025
3:45 – 5:30pm (Virtual)

£40

Year 1, 3, 4 and 5 Writing Moderation Workshops

These workshops are an opportunity for delegates to work with the LA Moderation Team to consider the expectations and progression within writing from Key Stage One into Key Stage Two.

DATES & PRICING

Year 1 Friday 21st March 2025
9:15 – 12:15 @ The Regatta, Lincoln

Year 3 Friday 21st March 2025
1:15 – 4:15 @ The Regatta, Lincoln

Year 4 Thursday 20th March 2025
9:15 – 12:15 @ The Regatta, Lincoln

Year 5 Thursday 20th March 2025
1:15 – 4:15 @ The Regatta, Lincoln

£70

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Assessment Resources

Helpful and informative resources keeping schools up to date with assessment.

Assessment Resources

Helpful and informative resources keeping schools up to date with assessment.

Assessment Support

Bespoke support for schools around statutory and non-statutory assessment.

Assessment Support

Bespoke support for schools around statutory and non-statutory assessment.

Assessment Training

Carefully selected CPD events with both face-to-face and virtual training available.

Assessment Training

Carefully selected CPD events with both face-to-face and virtual training available.

Other Services

Find out about the additional expertise offered to you from Keystone.

Other Services

Find out about the additional expertise offered to you from Keystone.

Get In Touch

Keystone are committed to helping educators at every level by providing assessment support, training and resources. Get in touch for more information and to see how we can help.