NASUWT Representatives

84 www.nasuwt.org.ukways in which school performance tables are constructed andthe impact of the introduction of the English Baccalaureate(EBacc) such as the closure of courses. Representatives willalso need to be alert to policy developments in 14-19 educationand refer to the NASUWT website and bulletins for up-to-dateinformation.Teaching and Learning – AssessmentAt the earliest stage of their education, pupils’ progress inEngland is monitored through the Early Years Foundation StageProfile (EYFSP) – a statutory assessment that the NASUWTadvises should serve as the sole record for the pupil, providinga report to parents and information for other teachers, theschool and LA. This replaced baseline assessment in England in2002. In relation to Key Stage 1, schools will only need to reportthe results of teacher assessment. The outcome of tests/taskswill be used to inform teacher assessment. The NASUWT’s workwith members continues to demonstrate that poorly managedmoderation and evidence gathering by some LAs and schoolscan create significant workload and bureaucratic burdens.It is essential that NASUWT Representatives in schools withpupils in Key Stage 1 monitor the impact of arrangements inplace for statutory assessment at the end of the Key Stage.Problems or concerns should be reported to the appropriateLocal Association Secretary without delay.The NASUWT advises members that:l tests, where used, should not be marked in teachers’ owntime;l ● they should not be required to transfer results to opticalmark reader (OMR) forms;l ● all associated training and LA moderation should bescheduled within the school day.The Key Stage 1 statutory tests and tasks were abolished inWales in 2001 and replaced by externally moderated teacherassessment.Key Stage 2 National TestsAll marking of Key Stage 2 National Tests in England isundertaken by external markers. Teachers should not:l agree to carry out option tests, assessments or trials;l ● complete the application forms requesting additional timefor those pupils who require it;l ● agree to any voluntary audit activities an LA might seek tointroduce.In Wales, considerable use is made of teacher assessment instatutory assessment at Key Stages 2 and 3 and it is essentialthat arrangements in place in individual schools are designed ina way that minimises workload burdens on teachers. TheFor advice and help ˚ Local Association ˚ Regional Centre ˚ National Executive