Moderation

Moderation is the way in which practitioners arrive at a shared understanding of standards and expectations. Moderation is also integral to the planning of learning, teaching and assessment. Practitioners moderate assessment judgements by taking account of a sample of evidence from different sources to discuss standards and the progress of learners. This can be done in departments, across the school or as part of the wider learning community. Assessment can also be completed digitally or using physical evidence. The process of moderation is not an activity that happens only at the end of a block or year – its ongoing.

QAMSO – Quality Assurance Assessment and Moderation Support Officer

Role of the QAMSO

58 secondary and 54 primary practitioners have been trained as Quality Assurance Assessment & Moderation Officers between 2021-2023. 100% of staff trained stated they now felt increased confidence and capacity in leading assessment & moderation within and across establishments.

They fully understand the process of moderation, including digital moderation, that can enable easier moderation processes within their own setting and across wider establishments
They can lead moderation practice in their setting/across their Learning Community
They can support wider moderation processes leading to greater consistency across the Local Authority, the West Partnership and beyond.
They are able to moderate effectively within their subject specific curricular areas in the BGE (Secondary) and Early-Second Level BGE (Primary)
They have a network to support them –other QAMSOs, local / regional networks, Assessment Development Officer and QIO

QAMSO Leads

All Learning Communities now have at least 2 trained QAMSOs to lead and support assessment & moderation work across the LC resulting in increased consistency in the standard and robustness of moderation work.

This session 3 primary Lead QAMSOs and 8 secondary subject Lead QAMSOs in Social Subjects, English, RE, Science and Modern Languages were identified, resulting in further empowerment of practitioners to support and lead assessment & moderation across the city.

Please find the contact details of those trained in your school or Learning Community below

Glasgow City North QAMSO Trained Staff

Glasgow City South QAMSO Trained Staff