--- title: Moderation FAQ's description: Common questions --- [Skip to content](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/moderation-faqs#main-content) ![pobble-logo-white-shadow.png\]](https://help.pobble.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pobble-logo-white-shadow.png?height=50&name=pobble-logo-white-shadow.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Go to Pobble](https://www.pobble.com/) [Go to Pobble](https://www.pobble.com/?hsLang=en) Hello! How can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Knowledge base](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [Moderation](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/moderation?hsLang=en) 3. [Running moderation sessions](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/moderation?hsLang=en#running-moderation-sessions) # Moderation FAQ's ## Common questions ***Is the platform GDPR compliant?*** Pobble is GDPR compliant. As part of Pobble’s work with the Department for Education’s Edtech Innovation Fund, Pobble has been working directly with the ICO to facilitate an update to the legal basis for processing personal data to support the moderation tool.  The outcome of this project has been incorporated into Pobble’s [terms and privacy policy](https://pobble.com/terms-of-use).    ***How is work uploaded? Is it easy to make a moderation file for the first time? *** Teachers can [upload work](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/how-do-i-publish-work-on-pobble?hsLang=en) incredibly quickly and even create an entire moderation file with new evidence in less than a couple of minutes. Therefore, very importantly, this ensures no additional workload for the teacher. It is very easy to add additional evidence during a moderation session if required as well. If you are creating a moderation file for the first time have a watch of this short [demo video](https://www.loom.com/share/b324fc5246454625a604e1aadc37dc39?sid=4d4b1c70-e124-45ad-a004-9f94b73c49fc).   ***Can I use the platform to deliver online moderation sessions for any year group? *** Yes absolutely. If you have a school subscription moderation sessions can be facilitated with any focus you like, with any year group. If you are an Assessment Lead or English Lead and your school has a moderation subscription you can attend our training on ['developing effective moderation practice](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/pobble-assessment-moderation-2596279?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb)' for free. In this session, you'll discover how Pobble’s online moderation tool will ensure your moderation sessions are positive, valuable and improve the consistency and accuracy of writing assessment judgements.   ***Is there a limit to how many moderation files we can make and share? *** No! A subscription provides you with unlimited access to the moderation tool. You can create and share as many moderation files as you wish. This means you can facilitate as many moderation sessions as you need across the academic year, with no set-date restrictions.   ***Are there evidence collections in Pobble that I can use for training sessions or would I need to make my own?*** Yes, we have a range of writing collections available for you to use in our writing samples area. You can [copy any of these files](https://www.loom.com/share/b1a95c3fdaaa49bfa903442e7623f546?sid=51d29f3e-6678-4572-b8f7-3051b9d31930) to use as your own neutral evidence collection in training.  In addition, with permission from the Standards and Testing Agency we have now made all the national KS1 and KS1 exemplification materials available on the platform.  In addition there are over [200,000 individual writing samples](https://app.pobble.com) in Pobble too which can be used.    ![Screenshot 2023-01-27 at 20.03.53](https://help.pobble.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-01-27%20at%2020.03.53.png?width=670&height=350&name=Screenshot%202023-01-27%20at%2020.03.53.png) It is also very easy to [upload your own writing samples](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/how-do-i-publish-work-on-pobble?hsLang=en) to be used for training.   ***Can contributors comment live on the platform while participating in a moderation session?*** Yes absolutely, comments can be added live alongside a zoom / teams etc call. You can also [send collections](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/how-do-i-share-an-assessment-file?hsLang=en) to teachers in advance to pre-read and invite comments to be made. You can also encourage further contributions to be added at a later date should you wish.    ***Is training required to navigate the Pobble platform or is it intuitive?*** It is very intuitive, however, we provide lots of opportunities for training to ensure you are able to make the best use of all features. Look out for emails from the Pobble team about training opportunities. You can also watch an on demand copy of our introduction to Pobble moderation here.  If you are an Assessment Lead or English Lead and your school has a moderation subscription you can attend our training on ['developing effective moderation practice](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/pobble-assessment-moderation-2596279?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb)' for free. In this session, you'll discover how Pobble’s online moderation tool will ensure your moderation sessions are positive, valuable and improve the consistency and accuracy of writing assessment judgements.   ***I am interested in exploring Pobble moderation for my group of schools. How can I find out more about using Pobble to run both my training courses and cross school moderation sessions?*** You can find out more about our [offer for groups of schools](https://help.pobble.com/hubfs/Group%20School%20Moderation%20Offer.pdf?hsLang=en) here, including the ability to book in a demo and consultation call with us.    ***I am a moderation manager and responsible for organising CPD for my LA. How can I find out more about using Pobble to run both my training courses and cross school moderation sessions?*** You can find out more about [Pobble moderation here](https://www.pobble.com/moderation?hsLang=en). You may wish to join one of our [webinars](https://www.pobble.com/webinars?hsLang=en) (live or on-demand) to explore the tool and then book in a consultation call with us.   ***I have made my moderation file, how do I now share this with another teacher?*** This [help desk article](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/how-do-i-share-an-assessment-file?hsLang=en) and this short [video](https://www.loom.com/share/d2926e49662e42fca5aae3aa8308bc91?sid=67df7e2e-887d-4c9f-931c-4b8d434da2c7) explain the quick and easy process of sharing your moderation file with colleagues, within or external to your school. All you need is their email address!    ***Does the STA approve of a remote moderation service for statutory moderation?*** Yes. The STA have made it clear that remote moderation is perfectly valid. The 2024 Teacher Assessment Guidance outlines that remote moderation can certainly be used provided it does not increase teacher burden and the process is GDPR compliant. Our moderation tool ensures both of these. 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