Teacher assessment: strengthening arrangements to improve reliability, consistency and confidence

We are proposing changes that are designed to strengthen the teacher assessment arrangements.

This consultation seeks views on the suggested proposals and invites comments on potential impact and benefits of the changes.

We are proposing to:

• require local authorities (through regional consortia) to improve the application of teacher assessment
• strengthen the existing system of cluster group moderation by introducing a statutory requirement for all schools at Key Stages 2 and 3 to participate
• extend the existing system of cluster group moderation at Key Stages 2 and 3 to include the Foundation Phase
• introduce a new system of external verification for Key Stages 2 and 3.