Primary online briefings - Phonics, MTC and KS2 Tests

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KS1: Phonics Screening Check Briefing
Outline
This is an online briefing which will take delegates through roles and responsibilities involved in administering the Phonics Screening Check at the end of Y1 (and Y2 for those who had not previously met the threshold). Delegates will be given an overview of check administration and detail of what must, should and could be done in preparation and during the administration of the check.
Description
The briefing will cover:
- Preparation for the check period
- Statutory responsibilities of school staff
- Access arrangements
- Best practice
Location
Online via Microsoft Teams. The link will be sent to delegates 48 hours in advance of the briefing. Please ensure that the contact details for the delegate is accurate on the S4S booking system.
Audience
Year 1 and 2 class teachers (especially those new to the check), senior leaders, English and assessment leads, teaching assistants.
Booking information
This training is fully funded for all maintained Norfolk schools and for academies who subscribe to Norfolk statutory assessment monitoring services. Places will be limited to 3 delegates per setting, initially. Academies who do not subscribe to Norfolk monitoring services are welcome to book places and will be charged £20 per delegate.
Dates and booking codes
Option | Date and time | Booking link |
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Option 1 | 16 May 2025, 14:00-15:00 | |
Option 2 | 21 May 2025, 15:30-16:30 |
These training events can also be booked through the S4S website.
Note: After booking on the training, all communications will be sent to the email address which is stored on the S4S booking website. This may be an office or administration email address - please ensure that these details are up to date. If you have any difficulties updating this information, please contact assessment@norfolk.gov.uk.
KS2: Multiplication Tables Check Briefing
Outline
This is an online briefing which will take delegates through roles and responsibilities involved in administering the Multiplication Tables Check at the end of Y4. Delegates will be given an overview of check administration and detail of what must, should and could be done in preparation and during the administration of the check.
Description
The briefing will cover:
- Preparation for the check period
- Statutory responsibilities of school staff
- Access arrangements
- Best practice
Location
Online via Microsoft Teams. The link will be sent to delegates 48 hours in advance of the briefing. Please ensure that the contact details for the delegate is accurate on the S4S booking system.
Audience
Year 4 class teachers (established and new), senior leaders, maths and assessment leads. teaching assistants
Booking information
This training is fully funded for all maintained Norfolk schools and for academies who subscribe to Norfolk statutory assessment monitoring services. Places will be limited to 3 delegates per setting, initially. Academies who do not subscribe to Norfolk monitoring services are welcome to book places and will be charged £20 per delegate.
Dates and booking links
Option | Date and time | Booking link |
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Option 1 | 30 April 2025, 13:30-14:30 | |
Option 2 | 1 May 2025, 16:00-17:00 |
These training events can also be booked through the S4S website.
Note: After booking on the training, all communications will be sent to the email address which is stored on the S4S booking website. This may be an office or administration email address - please ensure that these details are up to date. If you have any difficulties updating this information, please contact assessment@norfolk.gov.uk.
KS2: Statutory National Curriculum Tests Briefing
Outline
This is an online briefing which will take delegates through roles and responsibilities involved in administering the end of Key Stage 2 National Curriculum tests. Delegates will be given an overview of test administration and detail of what must, should and could be done in preparation and during the administration of the test.
Description
The briefing will cover:
- Preparation for the test period
- Statutory responsibilities of school staff
- Access arrangements
- Subject specific guidance
- Best practice
- Electronic documents - a Padlet of resources will be provided containing relevant statutory guidance and supporting resources.
Location
Online via Microsoft Teams. The link will be sent to delegates 48 hours in advance of the briefing. Please ensure that the contact details for the delegate is accurate on the S4S booking system.
Audience
Year 6 class teachers (established and new), senior leaders, English, maths and assessment leads, teaching assistants.
Booking information
This training is fully funded for all maintained Norfolk schools and for academies who subscribe to Norfolk statutory assessment monitoring services. Places will be limited to 3 delegates per setting, initially. Academies who do not subscribe to Norfolk monitoring services are welcome to book places and will be charged £20 per delegate.
Dates and booking links
Option | Date and time | Booking link |
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Option 1 | 23 April, 25 13:00-14:30 | KS2: Statutory National Curriculum Test Administration Briefing - Option 1 |
Option 2 | 23 April 2025 15:30-17:00 | KS2: Statutory National Curriculum Test Administration Briefing - Option 2 |
These training events can also be booked through the S4S website.
Note: After booking on the training, all communications will be sent to the email address which is stored on the S4S booking website. This may be an office or administration email address - please ensure that these details are up to date. If you have any difficulties updating this information, please contact assessment@norfolk.gov.uk.