IVEI PD Conference
Learning Without Limits: Adapt, Respond, Progress.
2026
Teaching & Learning [Language of Instruction English] Questioning and Challenge- Maeve McKeogh & Barbara Timlin (DIAEH) This session explores how purposeful questioning and challenge can deepen thinking, increase participation and maintain high expectations. Teachers will explore strategies for sequencing questions, progressing from recall to evaluation, probing understanding, incorporating wait time and encouraging participation. Emphasis will be placed on identifying misconceptions, adapting challenge, promoting independence and responding to student thinking. By the end of this session, teachers will have a practical toolkit of questioning strategies to strengthen dialogue, deepen understanding and stretch all learners. Responsive/Adaptive Teaching - Anna Hamer (RWA) This session explores how teachers can gather meaningful evidence of learning, identify misconceptions and adapt teaching in real time. Teachers will explore practical strategies including purposeful questioning, mini-whiteboards, hinge questions, live feedback and checks for understanding. Emphasis will be placed on using evidence to inform regrouping, re-modelling, scaffolding and extension, making learning and progress visible. By the end of this session, teachers will have a practical toolkit of high-impact assessment strategies to increase participation, respond effectively to learning needs and ensure all learners make meaningful progress.
Beyond the Mark: Helping Students Take Ownership of Feedback - Anna Lytvynenko (CIS) - Teachers spend valuable time giving feedback - but do students read it, understand it, and act on it? This interactive session explores how to make feedback a starting point for student action, helping learners reflect meaningfully, identify specific next steps, and become more self-directed. We will consider practical ways to give focused feedback and build time for students to use it. Through examples and collaborative activities, participants will explore how to move beyond surface-level reflections towards purposeful improvement. Colleagues will leave with adaptable strategies for helping students take greater responsibility for their learning. By the end of this session, teachers will have a practical toolkit of high-impact feedback and feedforward strategies that encourage meaningful reflection, promote student ownership and ensure feedback translates into purposeful action, greater independence and measurable improvements in learning.
Teaching & Learning [Language of Instruction English]
Relationship Building-Positive Student Teacher Interactions - Lawrie Carter (RIS) -
AFL in Action - Jessica Mammone - (DIAEH) This session explores how teachers can use Assessment for Learning (AfL) to make student thinking visible, identify misconceptions and adapt teaching across subjects and phases. Teachers will explore practical strategies including purposeful questioning, hinge questions, retrieval checks, live monitoring, peer assessment, exemplars, success criteria and verbal feedback. Emphasis will be placed on gathering meaningful evidence of student understanding, identifying learning gaps and using assessment to inform responsive teaching. By the end of this session, teachers will have a practical toolkit of high-impact AfL strategies to increase participation, deepen understanding, make progress visible and adapt teaching through scaffolding, re-modelling, regrouping and appropriate challenge
This session explores how teachers can build positive Brilliant Basics Unpacking 1,8,9 -Visible Learningstudent–teacher relationships and establish routines and Katie Beswick - (DIAEH) expectations that support purposeful learning. Practical approaches include setting expectations, establishing This session explores how teachers can strengthen routines, building trust, communicating positively, learning through Brilliant Basics 1, 8 and 9: Clarity reinforcing learning behaviours, managing transitions and of Learning, Modelling and Explanation, and creating a safe learning environment. The session Questioning that Reveals Thinking. Teachers will examines how teacher language, consistency, fairness and explore practical strategies for communicating relationships influence engagement, behaviour and learning intentions, providing effective models and confidence. Core principles include trust, clarity, explanations, and using purposeful questioning to belonging, mutual respect, high expectations and deepen understanding and reveal misconceptions. psychological safety. The central question is: How can we Emphasis will be placed on strengthening challenge, create a classroom climate where students feel respected, responsiveness and visible progress while secure and motivated to engage fully in learning? maintaining flexibility across subjects and phases. By the end of this session, teachers will have a toolkit of By the end of this session, teachers will have a relationship-building and classroom management practical toolkit of high-impact strategies to strategies to strengthen engagement, support positive enhance clarity, strengthen questioning, support behaviour and create a calm, inclusive and productive student understanding and make learning and learning environment progress more visible. Feedback on Learning - Rob Elliott and Karla Bou Serhal (DIAEH) This session explores how teachers can use feedback and feedforward to identify learning gaps, guide improvement and promote student independence. Teachers will explore practical strategies including focused feedback, next-step targets, DIRT, redrafting, self-assessment, peer feedback and success criteria. Emphasis will be placed on making feedback timely, manageable and actionable, ensuring students reflect, respond and demonstrate visible improvement. By the end of this session, teachers will have a practical toolkit of high-impact feedback and feedforward strategies to strengthen reflection, improve the quality of student work and promote greater ownership of learning.
Brilliant Basics Unpacking 2,3,6 - Planning & Tasks - Ana Perez (DIAEH This session explores how teachers can strengthen learning through Brilliant Basics 2, 3 and 6: Climate & Environment, Planning, and Tasks. Teachers will explore practical strategies for establishing positive learning environments, planning with clear intent and designing purposeful tasks that promote engagement, challenge and progress. Emphasis will be placed on strengthening consistency, responsiveness and effective classroom practice while maintaining flexibility across subjects and phases. By the end of this session, teachers will have a practical toolkit of high-impact strategies to create purposeful learning environments, enhance planning, design challenging tasks and maximise student engagement and progress.
Primary and Early Years [Language of Instruction English] Toddle - Andrea Allmark (DIATS) This training session will provide a practical, step-by-step introduction to maximising the use of the Toddle platform. The session will focus on the key features most frequently used by staff, supporting greater confidence, consistency and efficiency in navigation and application. Clear demonstrations, practical shortcuts and opportunities for questions will be embedded throughout, using relevant classroom and planning scenarios. The session is suitable for both colleagues new to Toddle and those seeking to refine their existing practice, with a focus on strategies that can be applied immediately.
Getting Started with Little Wandle: A Practical Introduction New to Little Wandle? - Adele Fawthrop- (DIATS) This practical introductory session is designed for teachers who are beginning their Little Wandle journey and want to develop a clear understanding of the programme, its structure and what effective phonics teaching looks and sounds like in the classroom. The session will introduce the key principles, routines and shared language used within Little Wandle, with a particular focus on the early stages of phonics and Early Years practice. We will explore how to navigate the Little Wandle website and resources, where to find the information you need, and how to use the programme to plan and deliver effective phonics sessions. Through practical examples and demonstrations, we will look at pronunciation, modelling, blending, repetition, correction and the consistent teacher language that supports children in becoming confident early readers. There will also be opportunities to consider common questions and challenges that teachers may encounter when first getting started. This session is aimed primarily at colleagues who are new to Little Wandle or have limited experience with the programme, particularly those working in Early Years or at the beginning stages of phonics. Learning in the Moment in Early Years - Lucy Astwood (DIATS) This bespoke training session has been designed around our schools’ focus on learning in the moment, exploring how purposeful provision, meaningful adult interaction and responsive teaching can strengthen learning and support progress throughout the early years. The session will consider how developmentally appropriate learning intentions, play and exploration can create opportunities for children to deepen their understanding, while enabling adults to recognise, respond to and extend learning as it emerges. Through practical examples, we will explore how observation, skilful questioning and thoughtful interactions can nurture curiosity, independence and sustained thinking, ensuring that learning is responsive to children’s interests, needs and next steps while maintaining clear progression across the early years.
RULER programme for student self-regulation -Nick Gastaldi - (CIS) Creating Classrooms Where Emotions Are Valued and Learning Thrives. This session explores how teachers can use the RULER approach, developed by the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, to strengthen emotional awareness, student wellbeing and positive classroom relationships. Teachers will explore the five core skills: Recognising, Understanding, Labelling, Expressing and Regulating emotions, alongside practical strategies for embedding social and emotional learning into everyday classroom practice. Emphasis will be placed on fostering emotional regulation, psychological safety, positive relationships and a supportive learning environment. By the end of this session, teachers will have a practical toolkit of strategies to build emotionally intelligent classrooms, strengthen student wellbeing and create an inclusive environment where all learners feel valued, supported and ready to learn.
Sparking and Sustaining Inquiry in the PYP Yolanda Maccallum - (RWA) How can we help students question, investigate and build understanding for themselves, while keeping learning purposeful and rigorous? In this collaborative workshop, we'll explore how to move students from curiosity to independent learning. We'll use provocations to spark wonder, build strong questions, connect learning to real-world contexts, structure research, and support productive struggle while gradually handing ownership to students. By the end of this session, you'll leave with a simple framework for planning inquiry from provocation to action, plus practical strategies to boost curiosity, independence and resilience in your classroom. Primary Maths - an alternative approach - Mia Lampton - (RWASH) This teacher development workshop will explore practical ways to make Maths lessons more engaging, interactive and purposeful. Teachers will explore the Concrete–Pictorial–Abstract (CPA) approach and how the effective use of manipulatives can deepen pupils’ conceptual understanding and encourage mathematical thinking.
AI/Technology [Language of Instruction English] Claude: Using AI for effective marking - Shiromi Inbaraja Dasan - (RIS) This session explores how teachers can maximise the potential of AI through effective prompting, personalisation and refinement to generate relevant, high-quality outputs. Teachers will explore practical strategies for providing clear instructions, establishing context, defining expectations and refining responses through iterative prompting. Emphasis will be placed on tailoring AI to specific teaching needs, improving resource quality, supporting differentiation and reducing workload while maintaining professional judgement and responsible AI use. By the end of this session, teachers will have a practical toolkit of high-impact prompting and personalisation strategies to generate more accurate, purposeful and effective AI outputs that enhance planning, teaching and learning. Canva Pro Advanced Features - Mitchelle Carvalho - (RIS) This session explores how teachers can maximise the potential of Canva Pro to create engaging, professional and interactive teaching and learning resources. Teachers will explore practical strategies for using advanced design tools, AI-powered features, animations, interactive presentations, templates and collaborative functions. Emphasis will be placed on developing confidence, improving resource quality, increasing efficiency and creating visually engaging materials that support differentiation and student learning. By the end of this session, teachers will have a practical toolkit of advanced Canva Pro skills to design high-quality resources, streamline planning, enhance classroom engagement and use the platform more creatively and confidently. Microsoft Copilot - Robert Dorward - (RIS) This session explores how teachers can use Microsoft Copilot to streamline everyday tasks, strengthen planning and enhance teaching and learning. Teachers will explore practical strategies for generating lesson ideas, creating differentiated resources, summarising information, drafting communications and supporting assessment and feedback. Emphasis will be placed on effective prompting, improving productivity, reducing administrative workload and using AI responsibly while maintaining professional judgement and data privacy. By the end of this session, teachers will have a practical toolkit of Microsoft Copilot strategies to work more efficiently, create purposeful learning resources, support diverse learner needs and enhance teaching and learning across subjects and phases. Cross Curricular AI Usage and Sharing Good Practice - Real world Case Studies - Mohammed - Kash - (RIS) This session explores how teachers can use AI creatively and effectively across subjects and phases to enhance teaching, learning and student outcomes. Teachers will examine real-world classroom case studies, share successful approaches and explore practical strategies for using AI to support planning, differentiation, assessment, feedback and student engagement. Emphasis will be placed on collaborative learning, evaluating impact, adapting proven approaches across disciplines and maintaining responsible, purposeful AI use. By the end of this session, teachers will have a practical toolkit of AI strategies informed by classroom experience, with transferable ideas to strengthen teaching practice, encourage cross-curricular collaboration and enhance student learning.
Detecting AI - Sameer Mahmood - (RIS) This session explores how teachers can use Turnitin and Pearson Progress to support academic integrity, identify potential AI-generated content and monitor the authenticity of student work in BTEC assessments. Teachers will explore practical strategies for reviewing similarity reports, interpreting AI-writing indicators where available, tracking assessment evidence and identifying potential concerns. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the limitations of AI detection, applying professional judgement and ensuring fair, consistent approaches to academic integrity. By the end of this session, teachers will have a practical toolkit of strategies to review student submissions, identify potential academic integrity concerns and support responsible AI use within BTEC assessment practices. BRISK AI and Magic School - Primary AI Usage - Simimol Jacob - (RIS) This session explores how primary teachers can use Brisk AI and MagicSchool to streamline planning, create engaging resources and support differentiated learning. Teachers will explore practical strategies for generating age-appropriate activities, adapting reading materials, designing assessments, providing feedback and personalising learning to meet diverse student needs. Emphasis will be placed on reducing workload, enhancing creativity and using AI responsibly while maintaining professional judgement and purposeful teaching. By the end of this session, teachers will have a practical toolkit of AIpowered strategies to improve planning efficiency, develop differentiated resources, strengthen assessment and feedback, and enhance engagement and learning outcomes across the primary curriculum. Consumers to Creators - Using Replit to create Revision Resources Michelle Mcdougall - (RIS)This session explores how teachers can use Replit to move beyond consuming digital resources towards creating personalised, interactive revision tools. Teachers will explore practical strategies for using AIassisted development to design quizzes, flashcards, revision games and interactive learning activities without requiring prior coding experience. Emphasis will be placed on creativity, accessibility, differentiation and developing purposeful resources that strengthen retrieval practice, independent learning and student engagement. By the end of this session, teachers will have a practical toolkit of strategies to create and customise interactive revision resources using Replit, enhance student independence, support diverse learning needs and promote more engaging, effective revision. UAE AI Literacy School Program K-12: Ethical Implementation - Nazia Choudhry - (RWA) This session explores how teachers can embed AI literacy across K–12 education in alignment with the UAE’s vision for responsible and ethical AI integration. Teachers will explore practical strategies for developing students’ understanding of AI, promoting critical thinking, digital citizenship and academic integrity. Ethical Implementation of the UAE AI Literacy School Program (K-12 ): AI-safe Code of Conduct; AI tools Hub for different subjects and activities across the IB/BTEC/Cambridge curricula. By the end of this session, teachers will have a practical toolkit of strategies to embed AI literacy responsibly, support ethical student engagement with AI and foster confident, critical and informed digital learners.
AI Policy and Practice - Joanna Christopher - (DIAB) This session explores how teachers can translate AI policies into responsible, ethical and effective classroom practice. Teachers will explore practical strategies for using AI to support planning, teaching, assessment and student learning while maintaining academic integrity and professional judgement. Emphasis will be placed on understanding policy expectations, safeguarding student data, addressing bias, promoting transparency and establishing clear boundaries for appropriate AI use across subjects and phases. By the end of this session, teachers will have a practical toolkit of strategies to implement AI policies confidently, make informed ethical decisions, guide responsible student AI use and ensure AI enhances rather than replaces meaningful learning.
Teaching & Learning ][Language of Instruction Arabic )Inquiry-based Learning – Zeinab Koaik (DIAEH التعلم القائم على االستقصاء في اللغة العربية والتربية اإلسالمية َّ ّ تطرح هذه الورشة التدريبية أساليب تطبيق التعلم القائم على االستقصاء في مادتي اللغة العربية والتربية اإلسالمية ،وتوضح كيفية توظيف األسئلة الهادفة ،وتعزيز صوت المتعلمين والمتعلمات ومشاركتهم الفاعلة ،وتشجيع االستكشاف والحوار لتعميق الفهم ،مع مراعاة متطلبات المنهج الدراسي وتوفير الدعم اللغوي المناسب. ّ تقدم الورشة أمثلة تطبيقية لدمج االستقصاء في مواقف حياتية واقعية ،وتحليل النصوص والمصادر ،وتوظيف الحوار التأملي ،بما ّ ينمي فضول المتعلمين والمتعلمات ّ ّ والمتعمق في المادتين. واستقالليتهم ،ويعزز قدرتهم على التفكير الناقد ُ تقدم الورشة باللغتين العربية واإلنجليزية ،وتوظف اللغتين طوال التدريب. )AFL: Checking Progress, Making Learning Visible – Secondary – Wafa Abu Hasheesh (RWA اإلطار الجديد لتقييم اللغة العربية – المرحلة الثانوية ّ تستعرض هذه الورشة التدريبية اإلطار الجديد لتقييم اللغة العربية ،وتوضح أهدافه ومبادئه األساسية ،وتستكشف آليات تطبيقه بفاعلية في ممارسات التعليم والتقييم. ّ يتعرف المعلمون والمعلمات خالل الورشة على هيكل اإلطار الجديد ومعاييره األساسية ،ويستكشفون كيفية توظيف هذه المعايير في تدريس اللغة العربية بوصفها لغة ُ أولى ولغة أجنبية .كما يناقشون سبل مواءمة ممارسات التقييم مع متطلبات المنهج الدراسي ،بما يضمن اتساقها مع أهداف التعلم وتوقعاته. تسهم الورشة في تطوير الممارسات التعليمية والتقييمية ،وتعزيز جودة تعلم المتعلمين والمتعلمات ،واالرتقاء بمستويات التحصيل الدراسي ومخرجات التعلم ُ تقدم الورشة التدريبية باللغة العربية. )Data Grouping & Responsive/Adaptive Teaching – Renda Kayali (DIAEH ّ والتكيفي التجميع المرن للتالمذة استنادا إلى البيانات والتدريس المستجيب ّ والتكيفي ،واستخدام أدلة تستعرض هذه الورشة التدريبية كيفية توظيف البيانات في تجميع المتعلمين والمتعلمات بمرونة ،وتطبيق استراتيجيات التدريس المستجيب ّ ّ وتعزز فرص التحدي ،وتن م بيئة التعلم بفاعلية. التقييم التخاذ قرارات تربوية هادفة تدعم التعلم، ّ ّ ُ ّ توضح الورشة كيفية تحليل البيانات وتفسيرها لتحديد أنماط التحصيل والتقدم واحتياجات التعلم ،وتبين سبل توظيف هذه النتائج في تشكيل مجموعات تعليمية مرنة، ّ من دون تصنيف المتعلمين والمتعلمات ضمن مستويات ثابتة تحد من إمكاناتهم. ً ّ ّ تقدم الورشة أمثلة تطبيقية إلعادة تشكيل المجموعات ،وتوظيف السقاالت التعليمية ،وتوسيع فرص التحدي واإلثراء ،وإعادة النمذجة والشرح ،وتكييف المهام استجابة ّ ّ لنتائج التقييم المستمر ،بما ّ يلبي احتياجات جميع المتعلمين والمتعلمات ويوفر مستوى مناسبا من التحدي لكل متعلم. ّ تمكن الجلسة المعلمين من تطوير ممارسات تخطيط وتدريس أكثر مرونة واستجابة ،وتحويل البيانات إلى إجراءات تعليمية فعالة ،واتخاذ قرارات صفية فورية تتمحور ّ حول تعلم المتعلمين والمتعلمات وتقدمهم. ُ تقدم الورشة التدريبية باللغتين العربية واإلنجليزية ،وتوظف اللغتين طوال التدريب. )AFL: Checking Progress, Making Learning Visible – Primary – Hanadi Al Zaaby (RWA اإلطار الجديد لتقييم اللغة العربية – المرحلة االبتدائية ّ تستعرض هذه الورشة التدريبية اإلطار الجديد لتقييم اللغة العربية ،وتوضح أهدافه ومبادئه األساسية ،وتستكشف كيفية تطبيقه بفاعلية في ممارسات التدريس والتقييم. ّ يتعرف المعلمون والمعلمات خالل الورشة على هيكل اإلطار الجديد ومعاييره الرئيسية ،ويستكشفون كيفية تطبيقها في تدريس اللغة العربية بوصفها لغة أولى ولغة أجنبية ،مع مراعاة الفروق الفردية في مستويات الكفاءة اللغوية واحتياجات المتعلمين والمتعلمات. ّ توضح الورشة ُسبل مواءمة ممارسات التقييم مع معايير المنهج الدراسي وتوقعاتهّ ، وتبين كيفية توظيف نتائج التقييم لتحديد جوانب القوة ومجاالت التحسين ،وتوجيه ّ التخطيط والتدريس بما يدعم تقدم جميع المتعلمين والمتعلمات. تسهم الورشة في تطوير الممارسات التعليمية والتقييمية ،وتعميق فهم المعلمين والمعلمات لمتطلبات اإلطار الجديد ،وتعزيز تعلم التالمذة ،واالرتقاء بمستويات التحصيل ومخرجات التعلم. ُ تقدم الورشة التدريبية باللغة العربية. )Arabic4U- Mohamed Nasr (DIAEH توظيف منصة Arabic4Uلتعزيز تعليم اللغة العربية واكتسابها ّ تقدم هذه الورشة التدريبية كيفية توظيف منصة Arabic4Uلتعزيز تعليم اللغة العربية واكتسابها ضمن المرحلة المتوسطة ،وتمكن معلمي ومعلمات اللغة العربية كلغة أجنبية من االستفادة من أدوات المنصة ومواردها التعليمية. ّ يتعرف المعلمون والمعلمات على استراتيجيات عملية لتوظيف مستويات الكفاءة اللغوية المتدرجة في المنصة ،ويستكشفون كيفية دمج األنشطة التفاعلية ،واأللعاب ّ التعليمية ،والقصص ،ومقاطع الفيديو ،والموارد المتمايزة لتنمية مهارات االستماع والتحدث والقراءة والكتابة لدى المتعلمين والمتعلمات. ّ ّ توضح الورشة كيفية متابعة تقدم المتعلمين والمتعلمات ،وتحديد فجوات التعلم ،وتحليل بيانات التقييم لتخصيص التعلم ،وتوجيه التخطيط ،وتقديم الدعم المناسب الحتياجات المتعلمين والمتعلمات. ّ يكتسب المعلمون والمعلمات بنهاية الورشة استراتيجيات وأدوات عملية لدمج المنصة بفاعلية في الصف وفي التعلم المستقل واالستعداد للتقييمات ،بما يعزز تفاعل المتعلمين والمتعلمات ،ويدعم التعليم المتمايز ،ويسهم في تحسين مخرجات اكتساب اللغة العربية.
Leadership [Language of Instruction English] Conducting Difficult Conversations - Candice Combrinck (DIATS) This training session will provide a practical and structured approach to conducting difficult conversations in leadership roles. The session will explore how leaders can prepare for challenging discussions, communicate expectations with clarity and professionalism, and respond constructively to resistance or emotion. Practical scenarios will be used to examine strategies for maintaining relationships while addressing concerns directly, using evidence appropriately and keeping conversations focused on improvement and accountability. The session will also support leaders in developing confidence, consistency and professional judgement when managing sensitive or high-stakes conversations. ACER ISA Data Analysis - Nemanja Dordevic (DIAEH) This training session will provide a practical and focused approach to unpacking ACER ISA data in the Secondary School. The session will explore how to interpret key assessment indicators, identify patterns and trends across cohorts, classes and student groups, and distinguish between attainment, relative strengths and areas requiring further investigation. Practical examples will be used to examine how ISA data can inform planning, grouping, intervention and classroom response, while avoiding overreliance on single measures. The session will also support colleagues in triangulating ISA findings with other available evidence, translating data into meaningful teaching actions, and using assessment information to strengthen responsive teaching, targeted support and student progress. SECONDARY - Assessment Design, Standardisation & Moderation/Dept Tracking P1/2 - Gerhard Van der Wal (DIAB) This training session will provide a practical and strategic exploration of assessment quality assurance for Middle Leaders and HODs, with a focus on the role of the Assessment Design Instrument, standardisation, moderation, data analysis and meticulous tracking. The session will examine how robust assessment processes can strengthen validity, reliability and consistency across departments, ensuring that tasks accurately measure intended learning and that judgements are applied equitably. Practical examples will be used to explore how standardisation and moderation can improve shared expectations, how assessment data can be analysed to identify patterns, gaps and underperformance, and how precise tracking can support timely intervention and responsive teaching. The session will also support leaders in establishing clear departmental systems that connect assessment design, quality assurance, data interpretation and follow-up action to improved student outcomes
Addressing Underperformance - Michelle Puxty (DIAEH) This training session will provide a practical and structured approach to addressing underperformance within leadership roles. The session will explore how leaders can identify concerns early, distinguish between capability, confidence and contextual barriers, and communicate expectations with clarity and fairness. Practical scenarios will be used to examine how evidence can be gathered and discussed constructively, how improvement targets can be established, and how appropriate support and accountability can be balanced. The session will also consider follow-up, documentation and monitoring, supporting leaders to manage underperformance consistently, professionally and with a clear focus on improvement. Learning Focused Teaching - Claire Inglis - (DIAEH) This training session will provide a practical and evidence-informed approach to monitoring teaching with a clear focus on learning rather than performance. The session will explore how leaders can distinguish between highly visible or performative teaching behaviours and the deeper evidence that demonstrates whether students are actually thinking, understanding and making progress. Practical examples will consider what to notice during lesson visits, how to interpret student responses and work, and how to avoid overvaluing presentation, pace or activity for their own sake. The session will also support leaders in developing a more consistent and equitable approach to observation, with attention to learning, challenge, misconceptions, responsiveness and the quality of student thinking. PRIMARY - Assessment Design, Standardisation & Moderation/Dept Tracking P1/2 - Stephanie Trueman - (DIAEH) This session will provide a practical and strategic exploration of how Primary Middle Leaders can utilise assessment data to inform teaching, strengthen consistency and improve pupil outcomes. Drawing on standardised assessments, including CAT4, NGRT, ACER ISA and GL Progress Tests, participants will examine how triangulating assessment information with classroom evidence can identify learning gaps, inform appropriate challenge and support responsive teaching. Through collaborative writing moderation, leaders will explore how shared expectations and professional dialogue can strengthen the reliability of teacher judgements across different curriculum contexts. The session will also consider how effective assessment practices can support purposeful tracking, timely intervention and sustained pupil progress.
LEAPs Moderation & Networking (Session 2 only) [Language of Instruction English]
LEAPS collaborative subject discussion and, where appropriate, moderation sessions for the following selected IBDP subjects will be held in Session 2 : Mathematics – Rohanna Hymers (DIAEH) Business – Kentish (DIAEH) English - Nagina Chaudhry (DIAEH) Economics - Reena Tikku (DIAEH) Science - Osama Hassan (RWA)
LEAPS is a collaborative programme bringing together leaders, specialist postholders and subject experts across Innoventures Education to strengthen teaching, learning and student outcomes through purposeful cross-school collaboration.
Session List, Presenters and Locations