Year 6 Writing Moderation: A Practical Teacher Guide

A complete teacher’s guide to Year 6 writing moderation covering the TAF, evidence gathering, standardisation, moderation meetings and preparation checklists.

This resource is designed for Year 6 class teachers, English subject leaders and senior leaders preparing for external moderation visits. It covers the full moderation process from building your evidence portfolio in January through to the external LA visit in the summer term.

Aligned to the KS2 Teacher Assessment Framework (TAF), it explains the three writing standards (WTS, EXS and GDS) in plain language, sets out exactly what moderators look for, and helps teachers articulate their judgements with confidence.

Includes a detailed standards breakdown table, a Do/Don’t evidence guide, advice on internal standardisation, and a Spring and Summer term preparation checklist.

Suitable for use in staff meetings, INSET days, or as a personal reference guide throughout the year.