AssessmentTraining

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 Assessment in Non-Statutory Year Groups
An opportunity to support effective teacher assessment practices in the non-statutory year groups.
EVENT DATES
Tuesday 10th March 2026
3:45 – 5.30pm – Virtual on Zoom
£50
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 2026 and teacher assessment of writing in June 2026.
EVENT DATES
6th November 2025
9:15pm – 3:00pm @ Keystone Training Room, Bourne
7th November 2025
9:15pm – 3:00pm @ The Regatta, Lincoln
£99
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 2026 and teacher assessment
of reading, writing and maths at the end of KS1.
EVENT DATES
Friday 17th October 2025
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
Wednesday 19th November 2025
1:15 – 4:15pm @ The Regatta, Lincoln
Thursday 20th November 2025
1:15 – 4:15pm @ Keystone Training Room, Bourne
Thursday 26th February 2026
1:15 – 4:15pm @ The Regatta, Lincoln
Thursday 5th March 2026
1:15 – 4:15pm @ Tower Road Academy, Boston
Wednesday 20th May 2026
1:15 – 4:15pm @ Boston United FC, Boston
Thursday 21st May 2026
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 13th November 2025
9:15 – 12:15am @ The Regatta, Lincoln
Wednesday 25th February 2026
9:15 – 12:15am @ Keystone Training Room, Bourne
Friday 6th March 2026
9:15 – 12:15am @ The Regatta, Lincoln
Thursday 21st May 2026
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 2026 end of KS2 SATs.
DATES & PRICING
Thursday 27th November 2025 – Access Arrangements
3:45 – 5:30pm (Virtual) FREE*
Tuesday 28th April 2026 – SATs Admin
3:45 – 5:30pm (Virtual) FREE*
*£50 charge for schools who do not subscribe to the Statutory Assessment Service
FREE*
NEW Pre-Key Stage Standards for KS2
Training to support schools to further develop their understanding of the Pre- Key Stage Standards in writing. Participants will explore strategies and approaches to support KS2 pupils working below the standard of the teacher assessment framework, and receive a copy of newly created exemplification materials, exemplifying standards 1-6 completed by KS2 pupils.
DATES & PRICING
Wednesday 11th February 2026
9:15am – 12:15pm @ The Regatta, Lincoln
£125
Pre-Key Stage Standards (Repeat)
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 4th December 2025
3:45 – 5:50 (Virtual)
£125
Planning for Independent Writing
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
Wednesday 28th January 2026
3:45 – 5:30pm (Virtual)
£50
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 3rd February 2026
3:45 – 5:30pm (Virtual)
£50
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
Tuesday 17th March 2026
3:45 – 5:30 (Virtual)
£70
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
Tuesday 5th May 2026
3:45 – 5:30pm (Virtual)
£50
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 Wednesday 25th March 2026
9:15 – 12:15 @ The Regatta, Lincoln
Year 3 Wednesday 25th March 2026
1:15 – 4:15 @ The Regatta, Lincoln
Year 4 Thursday 26th March 2026
9:15 – 12:15 @ The Regatta, Lincoln
Year 5 Thursday 26th March 2026
1:15 – 4:15 @ The Regatta, Lincoln
£70 or £150 to include book
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