Primary Moderation

Pre-Key Stage Standards for Moderation

Led by Keystone Academy Trust, we are hosting Pre-Key Stage Standards for Moderation for all Derby schools on 8th and 9th May. Open to Senior Leaders and SENCos to develop an understanding of expectations and outcomes for those pupils working at a pre-key stage standard.

Watch the video to find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHK1UhdLTuY&t=27s

Further details and how to book your place(s) can be found here 

Derby Moderation Session

There are still places available to attend the moderation session on 6th June 2024. Open to Y2 teachers, this sessions will focus on national materials for enhancing teachers’ understanding of the writing standards in order to make accurate judgements. Email SpecialistSupport@derby.gov.uk to book your place, including the name of each member of staff attending and clearly stating whether you will attend in the morning session or for the afternoon.

For further details contact Vincent Hampton at Derby City Council by emailing vincent.hampton@derby.gov.uk. 

Exemplification Materials

Year 2 and Year 6 exemplification materials are now available on the Online Resource Bank for all schools to access. This includes examples from previous academic years as well as, examples at Expected, Greater Depth and Working Towards. The materials can be found via the following link and filtered by ‘Writing Moderation’ https://priorityliteracy.org.uk/resource-bank/  

Culture of Reading: Booksparks 

Secondary Book Challenges and Author Talks 

All Universal secondary schools are invited to sign up to the Secondary Book Challenges and Author Talks, ‘Page Pals’ and ‘Chapter Chasers’. You will have access to all of the resources and live author talks. Find out more here

You can see what else your school can get involved in through Booksparks including, a City-wide Readathon w/c 8th July, via their latest newsletter – CLICK HERE

Communities of Practice

There is still time to book your place at the next Communities of Practice event, focusing on developing reading. This event is for primary and secondary colleagues.

Monday 15th July 2024, 2.00pm - 4.00pm, Derby Conference Centre

Derby Research School

Opportunities are available to all Priority Literacy schools to access CPD via the Derby Research School. CPD available includes, Creating an Evidence Informed Reading Strategy and Prioritising Oracy in the Classroom. 

Targeted schools can access this CPD free of charge. Find out more here.

  • Creating an Evidence Informed Reading Strategy 
  • Prioritising Oracy in the Classroom 

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