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.
New to 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 2027 and teacher assessment of writing in June 2027.
EVENT DATES
9 October 2026
9:15am – 3:00pm – The Regatta, Lincoln
15 October 2026
9:15am – 3:00pm – Keystone Training Room, Bourne
£99
New to Year 6 Virtual Repeat (January Starters)
An outline of the expectations for teachers new to Year 6 who will be administering the statutory end of KS2 tests in May 2027 and teacher assessment of writing in June 2027.
EVENT DATES
4 February 2027
3:45pm – 5:30pm Virtual on Zoom
£50
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 2027 and teacher assessment
of reading, writing and maths at the end of KS1.
EVENT DATES
12 November 2026
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
19th November 2026
1:15 – 4:15pm @ The Regatta, Lincoln
24th November 2026
1:15 – 4:15pm @ Keystone Training Room, Bourne
24th February 2027
1:15 – 4:15pm @ The Regatta, Lincoln
4th March 2027
1:15 – 4:15pm @ Keystone Training Room, Bourne
11th March 2027
1:15 – 4:15pm @ Brackenborough Lakes Resort, Louth
19th May 2027
1:15 – 4:15pm @ Keystone Training Room, Bourne
20 May 2027
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
25 November 2026
9:15 – 12:15am @ The Regatta, Lincoln
24 February 2027
9:15 – 12:15am @ The Regatta, Lincoln
4 March 2027
9:15 – 12:15am @ Keystone Training Room, Bourne
20 May 2027
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 2027 end of KS2 SATs.
DATES & PRICING
1 December 2026 – Access Arrangements
3:45 – 5:30pm (Virtual) FREE*
29 April 2027 – SATs Admin
3:45 – 5:30pm (Virtual) FREE*
*£50 charge for schools who do not subscribe to the Statutory Assessment Service
FREE*
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
10 December 2026
9:15am – 12:15pm @ The Regatta, Lincoln
£125
NEW Making Best Use of AI for KS2 Writing
A training session on how to make the best use of AI to support the planning, teaching and assessment of writing across KS2.
DATES & PRICING
2 December 2026
1:15 – 4:15pm @ The Regatta, Lincoln
£70
Planning for Independent Writing
This twilight session is an opportunity for schools to explore effective practices to enable children to achieve a high standard of independent writing
DATES & PRICING
11 February 2027
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
27 January 2027
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
28 January 2027
3:45 – 5:30pm (Virtual)
£50
Preparing for the Y4 Multiplication Check
An opportunity to support Year 4 teachers and Maths Leads in preparation for the 2027 Multiplication Tables Check.
DATES & PRICING
6 May 2027
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 16 March 2027
9:15am – 12:15pm @ The Regatta, Lincoln
Year 3 16 March 2027
1:15 – 4:15pm @ The Regatta, Lincoln
Year 4 18 March 2027
9:15am – 12:15pm @ The Regatta, Lincoln
Year 5 18 March 2027
1:15 – 4:15pm @ The Regatta, Lincoln
£70 or £150 to include book
Securing the Foundations in Writing – Year 1 and 2
In this training, delegates will explore how to structure the curriculum for early writers in Year 1 and Year 2, so that the teaching approach and assessment strategies used meet the children’s needs and support them on their journey to becoming fluent, independent writers.
DATES & PRICING
Year 1 – 3 December 2026
9:15am – 12:15pm @ Keystone Training Room, Bourne
Year 2 – 3 December 2026
1:00 – 4:00pm @ Keystone Training Room, Bourne
£145
Securing the Foundations in Writing – Year 3 and 4
In this training, delegates will explore how to structure the curriculum for early writers in Year 3, Year 4 and Mixed Year 3/4, so that the teaching approach and assessment strategies used meet the children’s needs and support them on their journey to becoming fluent, independent writers.
DATES & PRICING
Year 3 – 2 February 2027
9:15am – 12:15pm @ Priory Training Room, Lincoln
Year 4 – 2 February 2027
1:00 – 4:00pm @ Priory Training Room, Lincoln
Mixed Year 3/4 – 3 February 2027
1:00 – 4:00pm @ Priory Training Room, Lincoln
£145
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