FAQs > 14-19 EsSENtials > Key Skills

    Evidence to accredit key skill levels for students should be embedded within the written teacher statements 
    made for subject moderation. Key Skill teacher statements should be identified by adding an appropriate 
    coloured sticker next to the relevant part of the statement (See pages 11-13). If each sheet of the student 
    portfolio is numbered then a page reference can then be added to the Key Skills Moderation Form 
    (see page 18), to endorse which Key Skill is being accredited, indicating level. At least three references will be 
    needed to support each Key Skill and to give a range of situations in which a Key Skill has been practised at an 
    assessed level.

    If Key Skills were addressed in that unit a colour-coded mark should be placed on the proforma to indicate this.

• Communication                                                        RED
• Application of Number                                            YELLOW
• Information Technology                                         GREEN
• Problem Solving                                                       BLUE
• Working with Others                                                BLACK
• Improving own Performance and Learning      ORANGE

    The key skill achievement is then recorded on the Key Skills Moderation Form (See page 18). This must clearly 
    state what Key Skills are being accredited and at what level. It should also show cross references to the unit in 
    which the Key Skill was addressed and evidence gained.