The purpose of this resource is to assist those planning and leading moderation sessions and teachers taking part in moderation, particularly for the first time, so that they can be clear about what the process is and what it entails, understand how to prepare and contribute appropriately and can take part in professional exchanges that are valuable and insightful.

Applying the Standards and Testing Agency (STA) Guidance on Independence in Writing 2017

Free downloadable document to support schools in auditing their assessment policy and practice. Includes text from the report of the Assessment Without Levels Commission.

This guidance (January 2016) has been written to support teaching assistants in understanding and implementing assessment for learning (AfL).

Updated guidance (May 2017) for school governors exploring the implications of assessing without levels for teaching, recording progress and inspections.