A comprehensive coverage of issues and information relating to end of Key Stage 2 assessment, including a detailed review of the statutory tests. A one-day course for teachers undertaking end of Key Stage 2 statutory assessment for the first time OR those who have not been in Year 6 since 2015. 

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: New Year 6

Price: Sub £255 / SLA £180 / Full £306

This session is intended to support Year 6 teachers in carrying out their statutory obligation to assess children at the end of Key Stage 2 (KS2) against the Teacher Assessment Framework in writing. 

Dates:

8 February 2027 – Winchester 

8 February 2027 – Fareham & Gosport 

9 February 2027 – Test Valley 

9 February 2027 – Havant & East Hants 

10 February 2027 – Basingstoke & Deane 

11 February 2027 – New Forest 

11 February 2027 – Hart & Rushmoor 

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Standardisation Writing

Price: Sub £205 / SLA £130 / Full £246 

Teachers will be supported in the effective use of existing Year 5 assessment data to inform teaching and learning during the autumn term of Year 6. The course will also include a guided analysis of the 2026 KS2 SATs papers in reading, GPS, mathematics and a reflection on the transcriptional aspects of writing (spelling and handwriting).

To support this a brief overview will be given in how to access the Question Level Analysis Tool and key functions within this.

Morning focus: Maths
Afternoon focus: English

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Curriculum Outcomes

Price: Sub £205 / SLA £125 / Full £246

This course will support teachers in identifying the foundational knowledge in both English and maths. It will provide a model of progression for the six-term journey across KS1 and demonstrate how this leads to mastery of the National Curriculum in English and maths at the end of Y2.   

English: 

·       Teachers understand the key building blocks to reading and writing in Key Stage 1. 

·       Teachers develop a secure progression of these to inform teaching. 

·       Teachers will revise existing long-term plans to reflect this progression. 

·       Teachers will develop their understanding of how to use formative assessment effectively to shape teaching and learning so that planning is adapted to support progress for all. 

Maths: 

·       Teachers understand the progression of skills across Key Stage 1. 

·       Teachers understand the number facts that need to be secured and be provided with strategies on how to teach number facts. 

·       Teachers understand how to develop and teach all three aims of the National Curriculum. 

·       Teachers will understand how to develop questioning and task design with a focus on ensuring good progress is made. 

·       Teachers will be supported to adapt planning informed by assessment.  

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Strong Foundations

Price: Sub £465 / SLA £295 / Full £558

Teachers will be supported in the effective use of existing Year 5 assessment data to inform teaching and learning during the autumn term of Year 6. The course will also include a guided analysis of the 2026 KS2 SATs papers in reading, GPS, mathematics and a reflection on the transcriptional aspects of writing (spelling and handwriting). 

To support this a brief overview will be given in how to access the Question Level Analysis Tool and key functions within this. 

Morning focus: Maths

Afternoon focus: English

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Curriculum Outcomes

Price: Sub £205 / SLA £125 / Full £246