Key Stage 2

The LA has a statutory duty to undertake Unannounced Monitoring Visits of KS2 tests for at least 10% of schools. These unannounced visits can take place before, during or after the tests.

2026-27 Statutory Assessment and Moderation for KS2 Writing will follow the usual timetable.  In line with STA requirements the LA will:

• Undertake moderation visits to at least 25% of academies and free schools and 25% of all maintained schools
• Inform schools selected for visits on or after 14 May 2027 and complete visits by 25 June 2027
• Select an initial sample of 15% of pupils from across the cohort or, in the case of a single class, a minimum of 5 pupils

The purpose of the moderation visit is to:

• moderate TA judgements through professional dialogue
• check teachers' understanding of the teacher assessment framework
• ensure that the standards are consistently applied
• look at the supporting evidence for a sample of pupils chosen by the moderators, across the range of attainment from across the year, including teachers' knowledge of the pupil