Upcoming Assessment Courses
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The new Primary Assessment Network (PAN) sessions for Hampshire schools offer the opportunity for senior leaders and assessment leads to work collaboratively through a series of network meetings. These meetings are a chance for assessment leads to hear the latest statutory messages from the DfE and STA in relation to all primary phases. The sessions also draw on a wide range of evidence-based research to explore approaches to assessment informed pedagogy.
The assessment networks will be consist of five linked sessions, with a mixture of virtual and face to face opportunities at strategic points in the year. The EYFS team will present key updates at the virtual sessions.
Why choose our Primary Assessment Network programmes?
- keep up to date with statutory messages from the DfE and STA in relation to all primary phases
- engage in professional learning and discussions around assessment informed approaches to pedagogy
- be provided with opportunities to share best practice and learn from others.
What's Included in the PAN programme offer 2026-27:- three one-hour virtual briefings featuring statutory updates, a spotlight on an area of teaching and learning and an update from the EYFS team
- two face-to-face network sessions with a focus on assessment informed approaches to pedagogy
- all sessions will be linked in 26-27 to promote consistency and continuity of message
Our programmes
We are offering four programmes across various districts. Access our Primary Assessment Network programmes 2026-27 overview for details of session dates and times. Please check the information carefully to find the programme relevant to your school's area.
Note: Dates and times are correct at the time of publishing but may change. Enrolled delegates will receive email notifications with confirmed details and Teams webinar links, where applicable.
IMPORTANT: There is a choice of an am or pm session for each virtual network within the programme. On enrolment, you will receive an Outlook calendar invitation and meeting link for both am and pm sessions but you only need to attend one each time.
Programme cost and charging information
Sub: £250 / Full: £300 / HIAS SLA element: £95
Includes all the sessions aboveHow to book
Click here to access Booking guidance for Primary Assessment Network Programmes 2026-27 for details on how to book via the Learning Zone.
Need help?
Should you require further assistance with enrolling, please contact our Course Administrator, Laura Pettit: laura.pettit@hants.gov.uk
For general queries about this Core Provision offer, please contact: Katie Scott katie.scott@hants.gov.uk, Training Programme Manager.
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Upcoming Primary Assessment Learning Opportunities:
To search for a specific course, type the course title or keywords in the 'Find Learning' box.
Autumn Term 2025
Dates:
South – 6 October, 24 November 2025, 16 January, 2 March 2026 (Part 1) and 9 July 2026 (Part 2)
The price entitles three delegates to attend from the same school.
Price: Sub £600 / SLA £545 / Full £720* split over two financial years
Keyword Search: Year 6 Data Project
Year 6 Data Project Year 2 - Embedding the Principles Across the School
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Recap the learning from the previous course and consider how the provision is going to be adapted for the current Year 6 – what did we learn last time and what did you change? What has been the impact of this?
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To plan how the implications of the Year 6 course can be disseminated through the rest of the school.
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Sustaining the impact of what has been achieved in Year 1 of the project for example, what if the Year 6 member of staff has changed – how do you minimise the impact of the change – who is your constant and how do you manage these changes?
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Analyse where you are as a school. What are your strengths? Opportunities? Weaknesses? Threats?
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Use cross school assessment effectively.
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Ensure that pupil progress meetings have impact.
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Ensure you have effective practice of the key areas of English and mathematics.
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Look at case studies from other schools which share their effective approaches to raising standards across the whole school.
Summer Term 2026
Date: 15 July 2026
Price: Sub £95 / SLA £45 / Full £114
Keyword Search: Perspective Lite 26
Using Perspective Lite and Fischer Family Trust (FFT) Reports to Analyse End of Key Stage Outcomes 25-26
Understanding your school's end of key stage data using Perspective Lite and FFT reports.
Learning Outcomes:
- Awareness of key reports within Perspective Lite and FFT for the EYFS and primary phase.
- Comparing school outcomes with LA and national outcomes.
- Evaluating outcomes for key pupil groups.
- Generating reports to support school improvement and to report to key stakeholders.
Date: 16 July 2026
Price: Sub £205 / SLA £125 / Full £246
Keyword Search: Curriculum Outcomes
Adapting the Curriculum for a Strong Start in Year 6 - Using Year 5 and 6 Outcomes
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.
Maths AM / English PM
Autumn Term 2026
Dates:
North - 21 September, 21 October 2026, 18 January, 3 February (Part 1), 22 April and 8 July 2027 (Part 2)
South - 21 September, 21 October 2026, 18 January, 3 February (Part 1), 22 April and 8 July 2027 (Part 2)
Price: Sub £565 / SLA £520 / Full £678 *split over two financial years
Keyword Search: Attainment Y4
Raising Attainment in Year 4
Year 4 Maths, English and Assessment: Targeted Practice for Accelerated Progress
This year long professional learning course will support Year 4 teachers and senior leaders to strengthen the purposeful use of assessment to identify need, adapt curriculum provision and accelerate progress in English and mathematics. Delivered across the academic year, the course will focus on securing strong end outcomes through high‑quality teaching, curriculum planning and effective moderation. Teachers will also develop a shared understanding of how to identify target pupils through robust diagnostic and summative assessment, including the use of VENNs and gap analysis.
The course fee is for up to three attendees from each school. The headteacher and two Year 4 teachers.
Dates:
(Part 1) 1 October, 21 October, 5 November, 2 December 2026
(Part 2) 20 April, 5 May and 8 June 2027
Price: Sub £295 / SLA £215 / Full £354 *split over two financial years
Keyword Search: Effective Assessment
Effective Assessment Across the Wider Curriculum 26-27 (Blended)
This training aims to give leaders the opportunity to discuss principles of effective assessment and how these can be used practically to support assessment and its impact for foundation subjects.
The face-to-face sessions will each be followed up with a twilight session for all staff who lead a subject so the principles can be put into practice. A final session will enable schools to share the impact of the developments.
The course fee is for three attendees from each school.
Date: 15 October 2026
Price: Sub £255 / SLA £180 / Full £306
Keyword Search: New Year 6
End of Key Stage Assessment for Teachers New to Year 6 - 26-27
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.
Spring Term 2027
Date: 20 January 2027
Price: Sub £255 / SLA £180 / Full £306
Keyword Search: New Year 6
End of Key Stage Assessment for Teachers New to Year 6 - 26-27
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.
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 & RushmoorPrice: Sub £205 / SLA £130 / Full £246
Keyword Search: Standardisation Writing
Standardisation for Year 6 Teachers - Writing 2026-27
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.
Summer Term 2027 
Date: 21 April 2027
Price: Sub £205 / SLA £130 / Full £246
Keyword Search: Standardisation Mop up
Standardisation for Year 6 Teachers - Writing Mop-up 2026-27
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.
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Take a look at the Secondary Assessment learning opportunities available to book:
To search for a specific course, type the course title or keywords in the 'Find Learning' box.