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ECCLESFIELD SCHOOL
TEACHER ASSESSED
GRADES
(TAGs)
SUBJECT OVERVIEW BOOKLETAwarding Teacher Assessed Grades in GCSE
English Language and English Literature
At Ecclesfield School we follow the AQA specification that covers the following course content:
English Language English Literature
Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel
Writing
Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives Paper 2: Modern texts and poetry
Non-examination Assessment: Spoken Language
In summer 2021 the course was to be formally assessed by the following components with weightings
shown:
English Language English Literature
Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Paper 1: Anthology Poetry and the 19th Century
Writing 50% Novel 46%
Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives Paper 2: Shakespeare and Unseen Poetry 54%
50%
Non-examination Assessment: Spoken Language 0%
All teachers have covered most of the course content and skills over the two years. This includes topics
taught in lockdown. We are confident that students have the necessary subject knowledge and skills to
progress to the next stage of their education.
The guidance from Ofqual on awarding TAGs stated that ‘Teachers must assess their students’ performance,
only on what content has been delivered to them by their teachers, to determine the grade each student
should receive.’ Furthermore, the guidance outlined that ‘Teachers can use evidence of a student’s
performance from throughout the course to inform their judgement.’
We have followed the Ecclesfield School Centre Policy to ensure we are in line with all Ofqual and JCQ
guidance. The professional judgement of our teachers will be based on what has been taught to each
individual student. We will use a range of evidence, which is identified in the table below. We do not need
to assess each student on every aspect of the qualification. We will instead use a range of evidence that
shows the students’ performance on the aspects that have been taught.
Mindful of that guidance we have used the following information to finalise our Teacher Assessed Grades:
November 2020 Mock Examination - Full English Language Paper 1
- Full English Language Paper 2
Full papers from AQA. Marked using published mark
schemes, moderated and graded using AQA boundaries.
April 2021 Mock Examination - Full English Language Paper 1
- Full English Language Paper 2
Full papers from AQA. Marked using published mark
schemes, moderated and graded using AQA boundaries.
- Modified English Literature: Macbeth- Modified English Literature: A Christmas Carol
Modified papers from AQA. Marked using published mark
schemes, moderated and graded using AQA boundaries.
Internal Assessments - In class: Anthology Poetry (Y11)
- In class: Macbeth (Y11)
- In class: Language Paper One (Y10)
- In class: Anthology Poetry (Y10)
- In class: Spoken Language Assessment (Y11)
Other evidence gathered by class teachers Including: In class practice questions and assessments
over the two years covering all English Language content and selected English
Literature content. In class extended pieces of writing,
produced independently. Additional evidence from remote
learning assessments: Anthology Poetry, Unseen Poetry, A
Christmas Carol. Class work from Y10 and Y11 as evidenced
through book work. Additional evidence from Independent
Study sessions and P6 work.
The range of evidence detailed above has enabled us to use exam board guidance to finalise a fair grade for
all our students. This broad evidence base enabled us to still finalise a grade for any student who missed a
single assessment point. Six pieces of evidence were assessments sat under exam conditions with all support
in place for students with access arrangements and special consideration (scribes, extra time laptops etc).
Access arrangements were also factored into internal assessments completed in classroom settings through
moderation and standardisation.
Our TAGs will be internally moderated by English teaching staff, experienced English examination markers,
the Curriculum Leader and SLT. They have also been checked by the Trust CEO before any grades are
submitted to the exam board.
This information sheet has been shared with all students who are entered for GCSE English Literature and
GCSE English Language in summer 2021 and shared with parents/carers.
Mrs A Stevens
Curriculum Leader of English Date: 07.05.2021Awarding Teacher Assessed Grades in GCSE
Maths
At Ecclesfield School we follow the Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9 - 1) in Mathematics (1MA1) specification that
covers the following course content,
1) Number
2) Algebra
3) Ratio, proportion and rates of change
4) Geometry and measures
5) Probability
6) Statistics
In summer 2021 the course was to be formally assessed by the following components with weightings
shown:
Paper 1 – Non-calculator 33. 3̇%
Paper 2 – Calculator 33. 3̇%
Paper 3 – Calculator 33. 3̇%
All teachers have covered most of the course content and skills over the past three years. This includes
topics taught in lockdown. We are confident that students have the necessary subject knowledge and skills
to progress to the next stage of their education.
The guidance from Ofqual on awarding TAGs stated, any evidenced used for TAGs must be authenticated as
the candidates’ own work. The department are to determine which evidence will be considered and the
relative merits of each to be consistently applied across all candidates, by all teachers. All decisions are made
free from bias and aligned to appropriate equality and discrimination legislation. This is through swap marking
and a strict quality assurance process.
We have followed Ecclesfield School’s Centre Policy to ensure we are in line with all Ofqual and JCQ’s
guidance. We have used a range of evidence, which is identified in the table below. We do not need to
assess students on every aspect of the qualification. We have used a range of evidence that covers all six
areas of the specification.
Mindful of that guidance we have used the following information to finalise our Teacher Assessed Grades:
November 2020 Trial Examination June 2019 All 3 papers completed under exam conditions in
class rooms. Marked and graded by class teacher.
Department moderated.
April 2021 Trial Examination Nov 2020 All 3 papers completed under exam conditions in
exam rooms. Blind marked, moderated and graded by the
department.
Topic 2 Algebra Additional Assessment Algebra Assessment provided by the exam board for
additional assessment material. Completed under exam
conditions in the classrooms and marked using the mark
scheme provided by Edexcel.
Topic 1 Number and Ratio Additional Number and Ratio Assessment provided by the exam board
Assessment for additional assessment material. Completed under exam
conditions in the classrooms and marked using the mark
scheme provided by Edexcel.
Other evidence gathered by class teachers Including: class work, progress checkers, assessments and
over the past three years homework.The range of evidence detailed above has enabled us to use exam board guidance to finalise a fair grade for all our students. This broad evidence base enabled us to still finalise a grade for any student who missed a single assessment point. The four pieces of evidence were assessments sat under exam conditions with all support in place for students with access arrangements and special consideration (scribes, extra time laptops etc.). Extra time was also factored into internal assessments completed in classroom settings. Our teacher-assessed grades will be internally moderated by the curriculum leader, lead teachers and SLT. They have also been checked by the Trust CEO. This information sheet has been shared with all students who are entered for GCSE in summer 2021 and made available through them to their families. Mrs L Orme Curriculum Leader of Maths Date: 06/05/21
Awarding Teacher Assessed Grades in GCSE
Triple Science
At Ecclesfield School, we follow AQA Combined Science Trilogy that covers the following course content,
Biology – Cells, Organisation, Immunity, Bioenergetics, Genetics, Ecology
Chemistry – Atoms, Periodic Table, Bonding, Quantitative, Metals, Energy Changes, Rates of Reactions,
Organics, Analytics, Atmosphere, Sustainability
Physics – Energy, Electricity, Particle Theory, Radiation, Forces, Waves, Magnets, Space
In summer 2021 the course was to be formally assessed by the following components with weightings shown:
Biology Chemistry Physics
B1 50% C1 50% P1 50%
B2 50% C2 50% P2 50%
All teachers have covered most of the course content and skills over the past three years. This includes
topics taught in lockdown. We are confident that students have the necessary subject knowledge and skills
to progress to the next stage of their education.
The guidance from Ofqual on awarding TAGs stated,
Teachers must assess their students’ performance, only on what content has been delivered to them by their
teachers, to determine the grade each student should receive.
Teachers can use evidence of a student’s performance from throughout the course to inform their judgement.
Mindful of that guidance we have used the following information to finalise our Teacher Assessed Grades:
November 2020 Trial Examination B1, C1 and P1 full papers marked and graded using the
mark schemes published by AQA and average grade
boundaries for 2018 and 2019 papers
April 2021 Trial Examination B1, C1 and P1 full November 2020 papers, marked and
graded using the 2020 mark schemes published by AQA
and the November 2020 grade boundaries
Combined with …
Modified B2, C2 and P2 November 2020 papers (Only
contain content that we have covered in school), marked
and graded using the 2020 mark schemes published by
AQA and the November 2020 grade boundaries
Recall Quizzes Completed in lessons throughout the year and recorded
centrally on a tracker.
6 Mark Questions Completed in lessons and recorded centrally on a tracker.
Classwork in books Pupils need to leave their exercise books with us so we can
look back at the quality of work they have produced.The range of evidence detailed above has enabled us to use exam board guidance to finalise a fair grade for all our students. This broad evidence base enabled us to finalise a grade for any student who missed a single assessment point. Three pieces of evidence where assessments sat under exam conditions with all support in place for students with access arrangements and special consideration (scribes, extra time laptops etc). Our TAGs will be internally moderated by Science teaching staff, the curriculum leader and SLT. They have also been checked by the Trust CEO. This information sheet has been shared with all students who are entered for GCSE in summer 2021 and made available through them to their families. Mrs R Tasker Curriculum Leader of Science Date 22/04/21
Awarding Teacher Assessed Grades in GCSE
Combined Science
At Ecclesfield School, we follow AQA Combined Science Trilogy that covers the following course content,
Biology – Cells, Organisation, Immunity, Bioenergetics, Genetics, Ecology
Chemistry – Atoms, Periodic Table, Bonding, Quantitative, Metals, Energy Changes, Rates of Reactions,
Organics, Analytics, Atmosphere, Sustainability
Physics – Energy, Electricity, Particle Theory, Radiation, Forces, Waves, Magnets
In summer 2021 the course was to be formally assessed by the following components with weightings shown:
B1 16.6% C1 16.6% P1 16.6%
B2 16.6% C2 16.6% P2 16.6%
All teachers have covered most of the course content and skills over the past three years. This includes
topics taught in lockdown. We are confident that students have the necessary subject knowledge and skills
to progress to the next stage of their education.
The guidance from Ofqual on awarding TAGs stated,
Teachers must assess their students’ performance, only on what content has been delivered to them by their
teachers, to determine the grade each student should receive.
Teachers can use evidence of a student’s performance from throughout the course to inform their judgement.
Mindful of that guidance we have used the following information to finalise our Teacher Assessed Grades:
November 2020 Trial Examination B1, C1 and P1 full papers marked and graded using the
mark schemes published by AQA and average grade
boundaries for 2018 and 2019 papers
April 2021 Trial Examination B1, C1 and P1 full November 2020 papers, marked and
graded using the 2020 mark schemes published by AQA
and the November 2020 grade boundaries
Combined with …
Modified B2, C2 and P2 November 2020 papers (Only
contain content that we have covered in school), marked
and graded using the 2020 mark schemes published by
AQA and the November 2020 grade boundaries
Recall Quizzes Completed in lessons throughout the year and recorded
centrally on a tracker.
6 Mark Questions Completed in lessons and recorded centrally on a tracker.
Classwork in books Pupils need to leave their exercise books with us so we can
look back at the quality of work they have produced.The range of evidence detailed above has enabled us to use exam board guidance to finalise a fair grade for all our students. This broad evidence base enabled us to finalise a grade for any student who missed a single assessment point. Three pieces of evidence were assessments sat under exam conditions with all support in place for students with access arrangements and special consideration (scribes, extra time laptops etc). Our TAGs will be internally moderated by Science teaching staff, the curriculum leader and SLT. They have also been checked by the Trust CEO. This information sheet has been shared with all students who are entered for GCSE in summer 2021 and made available through them to their families. Rachel Tasker Curriculum Leader of Science Date 22/04/21
Awarding Teacher Assessed Grades in GCSE
ART AND DESIGN
At Ecclesfield School we follow the AQA specification that covers the following course content,
Project 1- Natural Forms
Project 2-My World/Students choice.
In summer 2021 the course was to be formally assessed by the following components with weightings shown
with 100% coursework:
There are 4 Assessment Criteria. The details of which are below:
AO1: Develop ideas through studying other Artists (Artist links) with annotation.
AO2: Developing of ideas through experimentation and exploring a range of media (showing reflection and
annotation throughout).
AO3: Produce a range of drawings that show your intentions (ideas & observations).Including written
annotation.
AO4: Produce a final outcome(s) that clearly shows a link with Artists and planning. This must show a clear
‘joined up journey’ through written reflections and observations throughout.
All teachers have covered the full course content and skills over the past two years. We are confident that
students have the necessary subject knowledge and skills to progress to the next stage of their education.
We have followed the Ecclesfield School Centre Policy to ensure we are in line with all Ofqual and JCQ
guidance. The professional judgement of our teachers will be based on what has been taught to each
individual student. We will use a range of evidence, which is identified in the table below. We do not need
to assess each student on every aspect of the qualification. We will instead use a range of evidence that
shows the students’ performance on the aspects that have been taught.
To support our judgements we have used supportive material produced by AQA exam board and JCQ, such
as grade descriptors, exemplar work and grade exemplifications to guide and ensure consistency in our
grading.
Below identifies an overview of the evidence we will be using to finalise our Teacher Assessed Grades this
will be seen in both Projects:
AO1 – Artist Links Research, information, annotation and copies of Artists work. Linking to
ideas throughout the Artwork.
AO2- Developing of ideas Artwork creating using a range of media and development of ideas. This
through experimentation and could be pencil, pen, collage, paint, digital media, photography, oil pastel
exploring a range of media. and print etc.
AO3 – Ideas, Observations and Artwork showing a range of drawn and written ideas linking to theme
Annotation. and Artists. Explored in different media including written annotation.
AO4 – Final Outcomes This is showing final ideas, a range of outcomes relating to previous
artwork, Artists and themes.The range of evidence detailed above has enabled us to use exam board guidance to finalise a fair grade for all our students. This broad evidence base enabled us to still finalise a grade for any student who missed a single assessment point. The evidence collated includes all Artwork completed and handed in by Friday 14th May. Our teacher-assessed grades will be internally moderated by the curriculum leader and SLT. They have will also be checked by the Trust CEO before any grades are submitted to the exam board. This information sheet has been shared with all students who are entered for GCSE in summer 2021 as well parents / carers. Name Mrs L Silcock Curriculum Leader of Art Date: 04.05.21
Awarding Teacher Assessed Grades in GCSE
Computer Science
At Ecclesfield School we follow GCSE OCR Computer Science J276 specification that covers the following
course content,
Computer Systems
Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Programming
Programming Project
In summer 2021 the course was to be formally assessed by the following components with weightings
shown:
Paper 1 – Computer Systems 50%
Paper 2 – Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Programming 50%
NEA (coursework) – Programming Project 0%
All teachers have covered all of the course content and skills over the past year/two years. This includes
topics taught in lockdown. We are confident that students have the necessary subject knowledge and skills
to progress to the next stage of their education.
We have followed the Ecclesfield School Centre Policy to ensure we are in line with all Ofqual and JCQ
guidance. The professional judgement of our teachers will be based on what has been taught to each
individual student. We will use a range of evidence, which is identified in the table below. We do not need
to assess each student on every aspect of the qualification. We will instead use a range of evidence that
shows the students’ performance on the aspects that have been taught.
We have used assessment material released this year from OCR and the OCR exam builder to assess over
the two years.
We have used the following information to finalise our Teacher Assessed Grades:
November 2020 Trial Examination Computer Systems paper
CTAP paper
(this was the last actual exam from 2019)
April 2021 Trial Examination Computer systems paper
CTAP paper
(this was the exam released by OCR in November)
In class revision Seneca test scores, first attempt, final.
End of unit tests taken by all students These are exam style questions completed in class in test
conditions
The range of evidence detailed above has enabled us to use exam board guidance to finalise a fair grade for
all our students. This broad evidence base enabled us to still finalise a grade for any student who missed a
single assessment point. Three pieces of evidence were assessed under exam conditions with all support in
place for students with access arrangements and special consideration (scribes, extra time laptops etc). Extra
time was also factored into end of unit tests.Our TAGs will be internally moderated by the curriculum leader and SLT. They have also been checked by the Trust CEO. This information sheet has been shared with all students who are entered for GCSE Computer Science in summer 2021 and made available through them to their families. Mr T Wright Curriculum Leader of IT 06/05/21
Awarding Teacher Assessed Grades in BTEC
Digital Information Technology
At Ecclesfield School we follow Pearson BTEC Tech Award in Digital Information Technology specification
that covers the following course content,
Component 1 Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques
Component 2 Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data
Component 3 Effective Digital Working Practices
In summer 2021 the course was to be formally assessed by the following components with weightings shown:
C1 Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques 30%
C2 Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data 30%
C3 Effective Digital Working Practices 40%
All teachers have covered all of/most of the course content and skills over the past year/two years. This
includes topics taught in lockdown. We are confident that students have the necessary subject knowledge
and skills to progress to the next stage of their education.
We have followed the Ecclesfield School Centre Policy to ensure we are in line with all Ofqual and JCQ
guidance. The professional judgement of our teachers will be based on what has been taught to each
individual student. We will use a range of evidence, which is identified in the table below. We do not need
to assess each student on every aspect of the qualification. We will instead use a range of evidence that
shows the students’ performance on the aspects that have been taught.
The BTEC course has been taught to closely follow advice from Pearson. We didn’t conduct assessments in
Learning Aim A for component 1 or 2. We are using evidence from actual BTEC assessments and exams
conducted in exam conditions.
We have used the following information to finalise our Teacher Assessed Grades:
Component 1 Learning Aim B, C
Exploring User Interface Design Principles
and Project Planning Techniques
Component 2 Learning Aim B
Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting
Data
Component 3 2 mock exam papers from November and April
Effective Digital Working Practices
The range of evidence detailed above has enabled us to use exam board guidance to finalise a fair grade for
all our students. This broad evidence base enabled us to still finalise a grade for any student who missed a
single assessment point. Two pieces of evidence were assessed sat under exam conditions with all support
in place for students with access arrangements and special consideration (scribes, extra time laptops etc).Our TAGs will be internally moderated by the curriculum leader and SLT. They have also been checked by the Trust CEO. This information sheet has been shared with all students who are entered for BTEC DIT in summer 2021 and made available through them to their families. Mr T Wright Curriculum Leader of IT 06/05/21
Awarding Teacher Assessed Grades in
BTEC Enterprise
At Ecclesfield School, learners are enrolled on to ‘Pearson Edexcel: BTEC Enterprise Level 1/2 Tech Award
In summer 2021 the course was to be formally assessed by the following components with weightings shown:
Component 1 (internal) – 30%
Component 2 (internal) – 30%
Component 3 (external) – 40%
In terms of completed assessment, last year, we submitted predicted grades for Component 1 to BTEC. BTEC
then provided us with a predicted grade for Component 3. This meant students only had to Component 2 to
complete in 2020-21 academic year.
As of the 4th of May, BTEC have carried out a random sample of work of Component 2 and have deemed it
to be appropriate, giving learners a complete grade for all three units.
We have followed the Ecclesfield School Centre Policy to ensure we are in line with all Ofqual and JCQ
guidance.
The professional judgement of our teachers will be based on what grades BTEC have awarded students as
well as the moderated grade of Component 2.
Some students have been entered for a resit to improve their Component three grade. Below
identifies an overview of the evidence we will be using to finalise those grades.
November 2020 mock exams
Component 3 exam
Internal Assessment – End of Learning A exam:
Exam style questions created by CL, a range of question types, extended writing questions at the end,
26 marks to be gained.
Internal Assessment – End of Learning B exam, including aspects of A:
Exam style questions created by CL, a range of question types, extended writing questions at the end,
40 marks to be gained.
Internal Assessment – End of whole unit exam, including aspects of A and B:
Exam style questions created by CL, a range of question types, extended writing questions at the end,
60 marks to be gained.
Other evidence gathered by class teachers over the two years
Including: class work, mock exam questions, extended writing in class as well as walking talking mocks
throughout the year.Using exam guidance the above evidence has enabled us to finalise a fair grade for our learners. Due to the broad nature of the assessment points, if learners had missed an assessment they had chance to complete the assessment. The four pieces of evidence were assessments sat under exam conditions with all support in place for students with access arrangements and special consideration (scribes, reading pens, extra time, laptops etc). Extra time was also factored into internal assessments completed in classroom settings. The teacher-assessed grades will be internally moderated by the curriculum leader and SLT. They have will also be checked by the Trust CEO before any grades are submitted to the exam board. This information sheet has been shared with all students who are entered for GCSE in summer 2021 as well parents / carers. Mr S Khan Curriculum Leader of Enterprise & Travel and Tourism Date: 04.05.21
Awarding Teacher Assessed Grades in GCSE
ENGINEERING
At Ecclesfield School, we follow OCR specification that covers the following course content,
One exanimated unit surrounding engineering materials, processes and production.
A Practical Manufacturing unit then encompasses preparing and planning for manufacture.
A machine production Unit that includes all aspects of Computer aided manufacturing.
In summer 2021 the course was to be formally assessed by the following components with weightings
shown:
Unit R109: Engineering materials, processes and production 25%
Unit R110: Preparing and planning for manufacture 25%
Unit R111: Computer aided manufacturing 25%
Unit R112: Quality control of engineered products 25% (withdrawn unit)
All teachers have covered most of the course content and skills over the past two years. This includes topics
taught in lockdown. We are confident that students have the necessary subject knowledge and skills to
progress to the next stage of their education.
The guidance from Ofqual on awarding TAGs stated,
We have followed the Ecclesfield School Centre Policy to ensure we are in line with all Ofqual and JCQ
guidance. The professional judgement of our teachers will be based on what has been taught to each
individual student. We will use a range of evidence, which is identified in the table below. We do not need
to assess each student on every aspect of the qualification. We will instead use a range of evidence that
shows the students’ performance on the aspects that have been taught. We will be using the assessments
from each learning outcome.
Further technical detail from the exam board (our awarding body) stated,
To support our judgements, we have used supportive material produced by the OCR exam board, such as
grade descriptors and grade exemplifications to guide and ensure consistency in our grading.
We have used the following information to finalise our Teacher Assessed Grades:
January 2020 (Full Paper) Externally moderated and graded
November Mock 2020 (Full Paper) Internally graded
April 2021 (Full Paper) Internally graded
Unit R110 Coursework Unit internally moderated and graded
The range of evidence detailed above has enabled us to use exam board guidance to finalise a fair grade for
all our students. This broad evidence base enabled us to still finalise a grade for any student who missed a
single assessment point. Three pieces of evidence were assessments sat under exam conditions with all
support in place for students with access arrangements and special consideration (scribes, extra time laptops
etc). Extra time was also factored into Exams.The curriculum leader and SLT will internally moderate our TAGs. They have also been checked by the Trust CEO. This information sheet has been shared with all students who are entered for Cambridge National in summer 2021 and made available through them to their families. Mrs S Blashill Curriculum Leader of Design Technology Date: 07.05.2021
Awarding Teacher Assessed Grades in GCSE
Geography
At Ecclesfield School we follow AQA specification that covers the following course content,
Paper 1: Living with the Physical Environment
The Challenge of Natural Hazards
The Living World
Physical Landscapes in the UK
Paper 2: Challenges in the human environment
Urban Issues and Challenges
The Changing Economic World
The Challenge of Resource Management
Paper 3: Geographical Applications
Issue Evaluation
Fieldwork
In summer 2021 the course was to be formally assessed by the following components with weightings
shown:
Paper 1 – 88 marks - 35%
Paper 2 – 88 marks - 35%
Paper 3 – 76 marks - 30%
All teachers have covered all of the course content and skills over the three years. This includes topics taught
in lockdown. We are confident that students have the necessary subject knowledge and skills to progress to
the next stage of their education.
At the start of this academic year, fieldwork (paper 3) was removed as a component of the exam due to
travel restrictions. The exam board have also not supplied an issue evaluation booklet, a pre-release
document that we usually have access to 12 weeks before the exams (paper 3) for pupils to study.
We have followed the Ecclesfield School Centre Policy to ensure we are in line with all Ofqual and JCQ
guidance. The professional judgement of our teachers will be based on what has been taught to each
individual student. We will use a range of evidence, which is identified in the table below. We do not need
to assess each student on every aspect of the qualification. We will instead use a range of evidence that
shows the students’ performance on the aspects that have been taught.
To support our judgements we have used supportive material produced by AQA exam board, such as grade
descriptors and grade exemplifications to guide and ensure consistency in our grading.We have used the following information to finalise our Teacher Assessed Grades:
November Paper 1: Challenges in the Full paper from 2019
physical environment (90 minutes)
November Paper 2/3: Challenges in Adapted paper that combined key topics and skills from
the human environment paper 2 and 3.
and geographical applications (90
minutes)
April Paper 1: Challenges in the Full paper from 2020.
physical environment (90 minutes)
April paper 2: Challenges in the Full paper from 2020.
human environment (90 minutes)
Class assessed exam questions Exam questions targeting parts of the specification that
weren’t examined in the April exams.
Other evidence gathered by class Including: Exam questions, class work, and online quizzes
teachers over the three years from remote learning.
The range of evidence detailed above has enabled us to use exam board guidance to finalise a fair grade for
all our students. This broad evidence base enabled us to still finalise a grade for any student who missed a
single assessment point. Four pieces of evidence were assessments sat under exam conditions with all
support in place for students with access arrangements and special consideration (scribes, extra time laptops
etc). Extra time was also factored into end of unit tests.
Our TAGs will be/have been internally moderated by the curriculum leader and SLT. They have also been
checked by the Trust CEO.
This information sheet has been shared with all students who are entered for GCSE in summer 2021 and
made available through them to their families.
Mrs H Cotton
Curriculum Leader of Geography Date: 04/05/2021Awarding Teacher Assessed Grades in GCSE
Health and Social Care
At Ecclesfield School we follow the OCR specification that covers the following course content,
RO21 – Essential values of care for use with individuals in care settings
RO22 – Communicating and working with individuals in health, social care and early years settings
RO25 – Understanding life stages
RO31 – Using basic first aid procedures
In summer 2021 the course was to be formally assessed by the following components with weightings
shown:
RO21 – 25% Essential values of care for use with individuals in care settings
RO22 – 25% Communicating and working with individuals in health, social care and early years settings
RO25 – 25% Understanding life stages
RO31 – 25% Using basic first aid procedures
All teachers have covered all most of the course content and skills over the past two years. This includes
topics taught in lockdown. We are confident that students have the necessary subject knowledge and skills
to progress to the next stage of their education.
The guidance from Ofqual on awarding TAGs stated, teachers can use a range of evidence to make a
judgement of the grade they are performing at. Further technical detail from the exam board (OCR) stated,
teachers will use mock exam results, two completed pieces of coursework and a final claimed unit.
We have used the following information to finalise our Teacher Assessed Grades:
November 2020 Trial Examination RO21 Exam Paper 1 hour 60 marks
April 2021 Trial Examination RO21 Exam Paper 1 hour 60 marks
January Moderation Series RO25 Understanding Life Stages (Coursework) – Has been
externally moderated by the exam board.
Coursework Unit RO22 Communicating and working with individuals in
health, social care and early years setting (Coursework)
Claimed Coursework Unit RO31 Using basic first aid procedures (Coursework)
Other evidence gathered by class teachers Class books
over the past year/two years
The range of evidence detailed above has enabled us to use exam board guidance to finalise a fair grade for
all our students. This broad evidence base enabled us to still finalise a grade for any student who missed a
single assessment point. Two pieces of evidence were assessments sat under exam conditions with all
support in place for students with access arrangements and special consideration (scribes, extra time laptops
etc). Extra time was also factored into internal assessments completed in classroom settings.Our TAGs will be/have been internally moderated by the curriculum leader and SLT. They have also been checked by the Trust CEO. This information sheet has been shared with all students who are entered for GCSE in summer 2021 and made available through them to their families. Miss M. Fletcher Curriculum Leader of Health & Social Care Date: 29/04/2021
Awarding Teacher Assessed Grades in GCSE
History
At Ecclesfield School we follow the Edexcel specification that covers the following course content:
Thematic Study and Historic Environment (30%)
Period Study and British Depth Study (40%)
Modern Depth Study (30%)
In summer 2021 the course was to be formally assessed by the following components:
Thematic Study and Historic Environment: Medicine in Britain, c1250–present and The British sector of the
Western Front, 1914–18: injuries, treatment and the trenches.
Period Study: The American West, c1835–c1895
Modern Depth Study: Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918–39
Centres were then told by Edexcel to remove the assessment of one of the sections. This centre chose to
remove the British Depth Study (Early Elizabethan England).
All teachers have covered the full course content and skills over the past three years. This includes topics
taught remotely in lockdown. We are confident that students have the necessary subject knowledge and
skills to progress to the next stage of their education.
We have followed the Ecclesfield School Centre Policy to ensure we are in line with all Ofqual and JCQ
guidance. The professional judgement of our teachers will be based on what has been taught to each
individual student. We will use a range of evidence, which is identified in the table below. We do not need
to assess each student on every aspect of the qualification. We will instead use a range of evidence that
shows the students’ performance on the aspects that have been taught.
To support our judgements we have used supportive material produced by Edexcel exam board, such as
grade descriptors and grade exemplifications to guide and ensure consistency in our grading.
We have used the following information to finalise our Teacher Assessed Grades:
November 2020 Paper 1 Thematic Study, Historic Environment and Period Study (full
paper from 2019, marked, moderated and graded)
November 2020 Paper 2 Period Study (full paper from 2019, marked, moderated and
graded)
April 2021 Paper 1 Thematic Study and Historic Environment (full paper from
2020, mix marked, moderated and graded)
April 2021 Paper 2 Period Study (adapted paper from 2020 and specimen, mix
marked, moderated and graded)
April 2021 Paper 3 Modern Depth Study (adapted paper from 2020 and 2019,
mix marked, moderated and graded)
Internal assessments Marked and moderated using Edexcel markscheme
Class assessed exam questions Marked using Edexcel markscheme
Other evidence gathered by class Including: Exam questions, class work, progress quizzes.
teachers over the three yearsThe range of evidence detailed above has enabled us to use exam board guidance to finalise a fair grade for all our students. This broad evidence base enabled us to still finalise a grade for any student who missed a single assessment point. The primary pieces of evidence were assessments sat under exam conditions with all support in place for students with access arrangements and special consideration (scribes, extra time laptops etc). Our teacher-assessed grades will be internally moderated by the curriculum leader and SLT. They have will also be checked by the Trust CEO before any grades are submitted to the exam board. This information sheet has been shared with all students who are entered for GCSE in summer 2021 as well parents / carers. Mrs S Howard Curriculum Leader of History Date: 06.05.21
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Hospitality & Catering
At Ecclesfield School we follow WJEC Vocational Award in Hospitality & Catering, that covers the following
course content,
In summer 2021 the course was to be formally assessed by the following components with weightings
shown:
Unit 1 – Hospitality 40% (Exam)
Unit 2 – Catering 60% (Coursework & Practical)
All teachers have covered most of the course content and skills over the past two years. This includes topics
taught in lockdown. We are confident that students have the necessary subject knowledge and skills to
progress to the next stage of their education.
We have followed the Ecclesfield School Centre Policy to ensure we are in line with all Ofqual and JCQ
guidance. The professional judgement of our teachers will be based on what has been taught to each
individual student. We will use a range of evidence, which is identified in the table below. We do not need
to assess each student on every aspect of the qualification. We will instead use a range of evidence that
shows the students’ performance on the aspects that have been taught. We will be using the assessments
from each learning outcome which best display the student’s potential.
To support our judgements, we have used supportive material produced by the WJEC exam board, such as
grade descriptors and grade exemplifications to guide and ensure consistency in our grading.
Unit 1 Grade (Completed in Y10) Practical Exam (April Mock Exam Period)
LO1 (Assessment Criteria 1.1-1.4) Unit 1 Exam re-sit
LO2 (Assessment Criteria 2.1-2.4) November Mock Exam
LO3 (Assessment Criteria 3.1-3.5)
The range of evidence detailed above has enabled us to use exam board guidance to finalise a fair grade for
all our students. This broad evidence base enabled us to still finalise a grade for any student who missed a
single assessment point. Five pieces of evidence will be used, these were assessments that were completed
under exam conditions, with all support in place for students with access arrangements and special
consideration (scribes, extra time laptops etc). Extra time was also factored into the day in which students
completed their practical outcome.
Our TAGs will be/have been internally moderated by the curriculum leader and SLT. They have also been
checked by the Trust CEO.This information sheet has been shared with all students who are entered for WJEC Vocational Award in Hospitality & Catering in summer 2021, and made available through them to their families. Mrs S Blashill Curriculum Leader of Design Technology Date: 04/05/2021
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Modern Foreign Language
At Ecclesfield School we follow the AQA specification that covers the following course content,
Theme 1: identity and culture
Theme 2: local, national, international and global areas of interest
Theme 3: current and future study and employment
In summer 2021 the course was to be formally assessed by the following components with weightings shown:
Listening 25%
Reading 25%
Writing 25%
Speaking 25%
The speaking exam was then changed to a stand-alone speaking endorsement (pass/merit/distintction) and
the weighting for the remaining three skills was increased to a third.
All teachers have covered the full course content and skills over the past two years. We are confident that
students have the necessary subject knowledge and skills to progress to the next stage of their education.
We have followed the Ecclesfield School Centre Policy to ensure we are in line with all Ofqual and JCQ
guidance. The professional judgement of our teachers will be based on what has been taught to each
individual student. We will use a range of evidence, which is identified in the table below. We do not need
to assess each student on every aspect of the qualification. We will instead use a range of evidence that
shows the students’ performance on the aspects that have been taught.
To support our judgements we have used supportive material produced by AQA exam board, such as grade
descriptors and grade exemplifications to guide and ensure consistency in our grading.
Below identifies an overview of the evidence we will be using to finalise our Teacher Assessed Grades:
November 2020 mock exams Listening, reading and writing papers (full papers from 2018,
marked, moderated and graded)
April 2021 mock exams Listening, reading and writing papers (full papers from 2020,
blind marked, moderated and graded)
Internal Assessment – translation Tier appropriate translation task (exam style task designed
by department, completed in exam conditions and marked
using AQA mark scheme)
Internal Assessment – writing Tier appropriate writing task – 90/150 words (exam style task
designed by department, completed in exam conditions and
marked using AQA mark scheme)
Other evidence gathered by class Including: vocab tests, verb tests, in class translations, in
teachers over the two years class extended writing (40/90/150 words) in class listening
and reading tasks, past listening and reading questions, P6
workThe range of evidence detailed above has enabled us to use exam board guidance to finalise a fair grade for all our students. This broad evidence base enabled us to still finalise a grade for any student who missed a single assessment point. The four pieces of evidence were assessments sat under exam conditions with all support in place for students with access arrangements and special consideration (scribes, reading pens, extra time, laptops etc). Extra time was also factored into internal assessments completed in classroom settings. Our teacher-assessed grades will be internally moderated by the curriculum leader and SLT. They have will also be checked by the Trust CEO before any grades are submitted to the exam board. This information sheet has been shared with all students who are entered for GCSE in summer 2021 as well parents / carers. Miss B Taylor Curriculum Leader of Modern Foreign Languages Date: 22.04.21
Awarding Teacher Assessed Grades in GCSE
BTEC Music
At Ecclesfield School we follow the Pearson BTEC First Award in Music specification that covers the
following course content delivered through 4 independent units,
Compulsory Units
Unit 1: The Music Industry delivered during Year 10. (25%)
Unit 2: Managing a Music Product. (25%)
Optional Units
Unit 3: Introducing Live Sound (11Z/Mb1) or Unit 4: Introducing Music Composition
(11Z/Mb2) delivered during Year 10. (25%)
Unit 5: Introducing Music Performance. (25%)
In summer 2021 the course was to be formally assessed by the following components with weightings shown
above. The DfE has set out that not all unit assessment can be completed in a usual manner, due to
cancelation of exams and the impact of the pandemic on the continuation of internal unit assessment.
Therefore, to determine an awarding grade a teacher assessed judgement based on evidence of the learner’s
performance in the qualification and content taught will be used.
All teachers have covered the course content and skills over the past two years implementing guidance from
Pearson BTEC. This includes topics taught in lockdown. We are confident that students have the necessary
subject knowledge and skills to progress to the next stage of their education.
We have followed the Ecclesfield School Centre Policy to ensure we are in line with all Ofqual, JCQ and
Pearson guidance. The professional judgement of our teachers will be based on what has been taught to
each individual student. We will use a range of evidence, which is identified in the table below. We do not
need to assess each student on every aspect of the qualification. We will instead use a range of evidence
that shows the students’ performance on the aspects that have been taught.
To support our judgements, we have used supportive material produced by Pearson BTEC exam board, such
as grade descriptors, unit assessment criteria and grade exemplifications to guide and ensure consistency in
our grading.Below identifies an overview of the evidence we will be using to finalise our Teacher Assessed Grades:
Unit 5: Introducing Video/Audio recordings of student practice/rehearsal and performance.
Performance Written practice/rehearsal logs and Vlogs including reflection on performance
progress and development of skills as a musician.
Written reflection on strengths and weaknesses as a musician and development as
a musician.
Reflection on progress as a performing via completed peer and self-assessment
sheets and criteria.
Development as a musician using a bank of created and researched rehearsal
techniques.
Unit 2: Managing a Project planning and management including notes/recordings/screen-grabs/photos
Music Product from team meetings including project ideas, roles and responsibilities, action
planning and decision-making etc.
Detailed minutes and individual reflections on the development of the musical
product.
Promotional packs created for the musical product.
Market research completed to inform planning of the project.
Research to support the planning stages of the musical product.
Awarded CAG CAG Grades awarded in Year 10. These grades will be used within the official
grades from Pearson grade calculator to help quality assure teacher judgements using unit
finalised Year 10 assessment criteria.
units of work. Unit 1: The Music Industry
Unit 3: Introducing Live Sound (11Z/Mb1)
Unit 4: Introducing Music Composition (11Z/Mb2)
The range of evidence detailed above has enabled us to use exam board guidance to finalise a fair grade for
all our students. This broad evidence base enabled us to still finalise a grade for any student based on their
performance throughout the course.
Our TAGs will be internally moderated by the curriculum leader and SLT. They will also be checked by the
Trust CEO before any grades are submitted to the exam board.
This information sheet has been shared with all students who are entered for the BTEC First Award in Music
qualification in summer 2021 and made available through them to their families.
Mr C Dawson
Curriculum Leader of Music Date: 07/05/2021Awarding Teacher Assessed Grades in GCSE
PHOTOGRAPHY
At Ecclesfield School we follow the AQA specification that covers the following course content,
Project 1- Architecture/Textures
Project 2 – Vantias Art
Project 3 – Portrait
Some students have covered 2 of these Project areas dependent on where their strengths and
interests are.
In summer 2021 the course was to be formally assessed by the following components with weightings shown
with 100% coursework:
There are 4 Assessment Criteria. The details of which are below:
AO1: Develop ideas through studying other Photographers/ Artists with annotation.
AO2: Developing of ideas through experimentation and exploring a range of media (showing reflection and
annotation throughout).
AO3: Produce a range of ideas that show your intentions (ideas & observations). Including written
annotations.
AO4: Produce a final outcome(s) that clearly shows a link with Photographers/ Artists and planning. This
must show a clear ‘joined up journey’ through written reflections and observations throughout.
All teachers have covered the full course content and skills over the past two years. We are confident that
students have the necessary subject knowledge and skills to progress to the next stage of their education.
We have followed the Ecclesfield School Centre Policy to ensure we are in line with all Ofqual and JCQ
guidance. The professional judgement of our teachers will be based on what has been taught to each
individual student. We will use a range of evidence, which is identified in the table below. We do not need
to assess each student on every aspect of the qualification. We will instead use a range of evidence that
shows the students’ performance on the aspects that have been taught.
To support our judgements we have used supportive material produced by AQA exam board and JCQ, such
as grade descriptors, exemplar work and grade exemplifications to guide and ensure consistency in our
grading.Below identifies an overview of the evidence we will be using to finalise our Teacher Assessed Grades this
will be seen in both Projects:
AO1 – Artist Links Research, information, annotation, anaylsis and copies of
Photographers/ Artists work. Linking to ideas throughout their own ideas
and Artwork.
AO2- Developing of ideas Photoshoots creating using a range of media and development of ideas.
through experimentation and This could be Ipad work, Photshop, collage, paint, digital media,
exploring a range of media. photography and print based media etc.
AO3 – Ideas, Observations and Photography showing a range of Photo shoots, drawn and written ideas
Annotation. linking to theme and Artists. Explored through media and annotation.
AO4 – Final Outcomes This is showing final ideas,a range of outcomes relating to previous
artwork, Photographers, Artists and themes.
The range of evidence detailed above has enabled us to use exam board guidance to finalise a fair grade for
all our students. This broad evidence base enabled us to still finalise a grade for any student who missed a
single assessment point. The evidence is all Artwork completed and handed in by Friday 14th May. Our
teacher-assessed grades will be internally moderated by the curriculum leader and SLT. They have will also
be checked by the Trust CEO before any grades are submitted to the exam board.
This information sheet has been shared with all students who are entered for GCSE in summer 2021 as well
parents / carers.
Mrs L Silcock
Curriculum Leader of Art Date: 04.05.21Awarding Teacher Assessed Grades in GCSE
GCSE PE
At Ecclesfield School we follow OCR GCSE PE specification that covers the following course content,
Component 1 – Applied anatomy and physiology
Component 2 – Socio-cultural issues and sports psychology
NEA – Performance in physical education (3 sports), analysing and evaluating performance (coursework)
In summer 2021 the course was to be formally assessed by the following components with weightings
shown:
Component 1 – Applied anatomy and physiology 30%
Component 2 – Socio-cultural issues and sports psychology 30%
NEA – Performance in physical education (2 sports) 30%
Analysing and evaluating performance (coursework) 10%
All teachers have covered all of/most of the course content and skills over the past year/two years. This
includes topics taught in lockdown. We are confident that students have the necessary subject knowledge
and skills to progress to the next stage of their education.
The guidance from Ofqual on awarding TAGs stated, teachers can use a range of evidence to make a
judgement of the grade they are performing at. Further technical detail from the exam board (OCR) stated,
Teachers will use mock exam results, completed coursework and two practical sports to make a final
judgement. Knowledge of pupils sporting activities and any filmed evidence gathered will also be used.
We have used the following information to finalise our Teacher Assessed Grades:
November 2020 Trial Examination Component 1 (full paper from May 2019 marked,
moderated and graded)
April 2021 Trial Examination Component 1 (full paper from Nov 2020 marked,
moderated and graded)
Component 2 (full paper from Nov 2020 marked,
moderated and graded)
Internal Assessment Series Component 2 (full paper from May 2019 using standardised
blind marking and moderation)
Analysing and evaluating performance 14 hours controlled assessment piece of coursework.
(coursework) (Standardised, marked and internally moderated)
Performance in physical education (2 Pupils graded in 2 practical sports following OCR criteria.
sports) (Standardised, marked and internally moderated)
Other evidence gathered by class teachers Including class books, worksheets/tasks, exam questions,
over the past year/two years DIRT.The range of evidence detailed above has enabled us to use exam board guidance to finalise a fair grade for all our students. This broad evidence base enabled us to still finalise a grade for any student who missed a single assessment point. Four pieces of evidence were assessments sat under exam conditions with all support in place for students with access arrangements and special consideration (scribes, extra time laptops etc). Extra time was also factored into internal assessments completed in classroom settings. Our TAGs will be/have been internally moderated by the curriculum leader and SLT. They have also been checked by the Trust CEO. This information sheet has been shared with all students who are entered for GCSE in summer 2021 and made available through them to their families. Mr N. Thompson Curriculum Leader of PE Date: 29/04/2021
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Religious Studies
At Ecclesfield School we follow the AQA specification 8062 that covers the following course content:
Component 1: The study of religions: beliefs, teachings and practices.
For this students study two world religions. Our students study Christianity and
Islam.
Component 2: Thematic studies
For this students study four religious, philosophical and ethical themes from a
selection. Our students study:
Theme A – Relationships and family
Theme B – Religion and life
Theme D – Religion, peace and conflict
Theme E – Religion, crime and punishment
Changes have not been made to the content and form of formal assessment. The marks available for each
area of study are:
Christian beliefs and practices: 99 marks plus 3 marks for Spelling and Grammar
Islamic beliefs and practices: 99 marks plus 3 marks for Spelling and Grammar
Thematic studies: 96 marks plus 3 marks for Spelling and Grammar
The students have covered the full course content and skills over the past two years. We are confident that
students have the necessary subject knowledge and skills to progress to the next stage of their education.
We have followed the Ecclesfield School Centre Policy to ensure we are in line with all Ofqual and JCQ
guidance. To ensure the integrity of grades awarded in this GCSE throughout the year, the teacher has liaised
with the Curriculum Leader for Religious Studies at a school within The Minerva Trust. Moderation has taken
place between this school and that of High Storrs. The professional judgement of our Religious Studies
teacher will be based on what has been taught to each individual student and will also use a range of
evidence, which is identified in the table below. We do not need to assess each student on every aspect of
the qualification. We will instead use a range of evidence that shows the students’ performance on the
aspects that have been taught.
To support the judgements we have used supportive material produced by AQA exam board, such as grade
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