This half day online course will provide an overview of the essential, still recommended assessments, which need to be conducted at the end of the key stage, and most importantly how your curriculum will enable success for all pupils (including SEND) and narrow the pupil premium gap.

We will summarise the ways in which the TAFS, optional end of key stage tests, mastery expectations and other assessment processes combine together to generate an accurate assessment for each individual. You will identify the processes from the viewpoint of each subject area and the teaching opportunities which need to be incorporated into the KS1 curriculum as a result.

This course is ideal for teachers and leaders who are familiar with KS1 assessments but wish to explore the changing role that these will play from 2024.

During the course you will develop your understanding of:

• End of KS1 reading, writing and mathematics standards
• An understanding of assessment best practice
• How to collect and collate evidence for assessments
• What teachers need to embed within their provision to enable all pupils to succeed
• Common misconceptions of assessment, and how to avoid them.

“Really clear advice with plenty of clear guidance I can share with our English and Maths Leads. Thank you for giving advice not just posing questions.”

“Really informative and well presented. Thank you.”

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About the Advisers

Emma Mudge - Adviser, Services For Education

Emma has over 20 years of experience working in primary education. Throughout this time, she worked as a leader in a wide variety of areas, and as Assistant Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, and Acting Head Teacher, she has been at the forefront of school leadership and improvement for a significant number of years.  

Emma now works as the Educational Adviser for English and is also a member of the Safeguarding team, sharing her experience and knowledge to continually promote and improve the quality of safeguarding, the standard of teaching and learning in English, and in school improvement overall. Supporting schools with the accuracy of their KS1 and KS2 writing assessments is an important part of her role as she can use her expertise as a member for the moderation team to inform, train and support teachers and school leaders. 

Emma is also part of the team which delivers the Health For Life programme (improving the healthy opportunities for primary aged children) and the NPQSL, where she proudly supports the development of our aspiring leaders in the city. 

Helen Grundy - Adviser, Services For Education

Helen's journey began in 1998 when she proudly graduated with a first-class honour’s degree in English and Education Studies. Her time studying in Amsterdam at the Hogeschool Holland added a TESOL element to her degree, opening her eyes to international approaches to education.

Her teaching career in Staffordshire saw her excel in various roles, from subject leadership to SENCo and SLT. Helen's passion and dedication led her to become a Leading Maths Teacher, supporting colleagues and ultimately transitioning into consultancy and advisory roles.

Joining Services For Education in 2015 as an Education Adviser, Helen's initial focus on Maths Advising quickly expanded to include managing the highly successful Health for Life in Primary Schools programme and overseeing ECT Induction. Her expertise is also sought after for delivering parts of the nationally recognised NPQ suite of qualifications.

Helen's journey is not just a career, but a testament to her unwavering commitment to education and the betterment of schools and students.