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Sophie MacNeill

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Sophie MacNeill

Beyond the judgement: Insights from KS2 External Moderation 2026

Beyond the judgement: Insights from KS2 External Moderation 2026

02 September 2026

This blog explores how external moderation can do far more than simply validate teacher assessment. Discover how moderation can become a valuable opportunity for learning, reflection and continued improvement across your school.

Moderation matters: 2025 KS2 themes unpacked

Moderation matters: 2025 KS2 themes unpacked

09 September 2025

Whether you're in the Year 6 classroom or lead on English or assessment, these insights into KS2 moderation provide key reminders and spark useful conversations.

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Key Stage 2 moderation round-up: Messages arising from the 2024 KS2 writing moderation cycle

30 September 2024

Messages arising from the 2024 KS2 writing moderation cycle.

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All change! Moving on from statutory Key Stage 1 assessment

06 October 2023

In this blog, Sophie MacNeill looks at the recent changes to KS1 assessment.

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Looking back to look forward: reflections from the 22/23 moderation cycle

11 January 2023

As we move into this new term, it is a good time for Year 2 and 6 teachers to reflect and take stock of the progress our pupils are making towards their summer statutory assessment goals

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Marky McMarkface: let’s talk about feedback

28 February 2019

Sophie MacNeill explores some ways to shake up feedback to make it more efficient and effective in terms of teacher workload and pupil progress

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A very particular weakness

21 February 2018

Sophie MacNeill explores the STA guidance on what constitutes a 'particular weakness' in a child's writing

Declaration of Independence

Declaration of independence

14 February 2018

Sophie MacNeill discusses key strategies for building independence in writing.