Types of Moderation Activities

Individual moderation within the setting - this will take place at least once every four years, as part of a cycle of moderation. The moderator will visit the setting and take part in a joint observation alongside the lead practitioner, then take part in moderation activities within the setting. The moderator will select the three children to be moderated from the data printout of the cohort.

Cluster moderation meeting- these are held once a year. Any settings not receiving an individual moderation visit will be expected to attend a cluster moderation meeting. These meetings take place in local networks across the county, and consist of agreement trialling and moderation activities. The lead practitioner of the setting will be asked to attend this meeting.

Interim moderation- this will take place in schools identified by the local authority. It will consist of a visit to the setting by the moderator. The moderator will then take part in a join observation alongside the lead practitioner and take part in moderation activities within the setting. Interim moderation is targeted intervention for specific schools halfway through the year.

As seen from the timeline overview there are a variety of ways of supporting settings with the implementation of the EYFS Profile throughout the year to ensure that moderation is not just a one off event but part of an effective pedagogy to support effective practice within Lincolnshire.