--- title: Using Pobble to run an online moderation session description: The Pobble online moderation tool has been created to support in school moderation, school to school moderation and even external moderation visits. --- [Skip to content](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/using-pobble-to-run-an-online-moderation-session#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) # Using Pobble to run an online moderation session ## The Pobble online moderation tool has been created to support in school moderation, school to school moderation and even external moderation visits. **Before you begin** Decide if you will run your session solely through the platform or alongside a video call (Zoom,Teams,Google hangout). If running through the Pobble platform, without a video call, we recommend indicating a deadline on when comments can be left and when you, as the moderation lead, will mark a conclusion and close the file. This editable [planning proforma](https://help.pobble.com/hubfs/Pobble%20Moderation%20Meeting%20Plan%20Proforma.pdf%20(1).pdf?hsLang=en)can be used to help plan and communicate the purpose and format of your session. Review the [Moderation section](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/moderation?hsLang=en)of our Knowledge Base for useful articles and video guides. If you are an English Lead or Assessment Lead you may like to [join our training session](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) on how to develop effective moderation practice for guidance and ideas on running your first moderation session. This training is included in your school moderation subscription.   **Step 1 - create your moderation files** You can: - use an existing folder from your file or your school files area - [copy a neutral collection](https://www.loom.com/share/b1a95c3fdaaa49bfa903442e7623f546?sid=c6bba104-5867-46a5-b7fa-94899c826447) from our writing samples area - [create a new moderation folder](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/how-do-i-create-an-assessment-file?hsLang=en) using work already uploaded to a pupils online evidence bank. ![Screenshot 2023-01-27 at 18.39.38](https://help.pobble.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-01-27%20at%2018.39.38.png?width=688&height=421&name=Screenshot%202023-01-27%20at%2018.39.38.png) **Step 2 - invite teachers to view the moderation files**   Depending on the focus of your session you may wish to send a collection of evidence with a judgement that will be easily agreed by delegates, and a second collection which will lead to some professional challenge and discussion. This will help teachers to understand the importance of a moderation session being ‘robust but kind’ , to use the words of Mary Myatt.      You can: - Click on the 'invite' button then copy and paste a list of emails - this is useful if running a training event or inviting teachers outside of your school. ![Screenshot 2023-01-27 at 19.47.01](https://help.pobble.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-01-27%20at%2019.47.01.png?width=688&height=360&name=Screenshot%202023-01-27%20at%2019.47.01.png) - Easily invite teachers in your own school. You will see their emails appear when you begin typing in their email address in the invite area. ![](https://help.pobble.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-09-15%20at%2012-55-10-png-1-png.png)   You can also now add an optional message before you send to add further information for your colleagues receiving the invites.   ![](https://help.pobble.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-10-07%20at%2011-53-08-png.png)   For more details see ['How do I share a moderation file?'](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/how-do-i-share-an-assessment-file?hsLang=en)   **Step 3 - Have a discussion online and mark a conclusion.** You can - Allow teachers to view the folders in their own time, ahead of an agreed deadline, or as part of an online discussion with video to support. - Encourage teachers to leave comments, referencing whole samples or an individual piece.  - Mark a conclusion easily once the discussion is complete. This will be clearly marked on the cover sheet, in the discussion window and also a notification will be sent to all those invited to the folder. ![](https://help.pobble.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-02-09%20at%2012-20-11-png.png)   **Once  a moderation session is complete and a conclusion on a folder is given you can:** - Re-use the folder, by [copying the file](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/how-do-i-copy-a-moderation-file?hsLang=en) and starting a new discussions - Add work to the folder later in the year/term as extra evidence or as part of a new discussion - Click on the review button and add to your school exemplars and/or close the file. ![Screenshot 2023-01-27 at 19.47.01](https://help.pobble.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-01-27%20at%2019.47.01.png?width=688&height=360&name=Screenshot%202023-01-27%20at%2019.47.01.png)   - [Setting up](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/setting-up?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Quick set up](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/setting-up?hsLang=en#quick-set-up) - [Pobble admin role](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/setting-up?hsLang=en#pobble-admin-role) - [Adding teachers](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/setting-up?hsLang=en#adding-teachers) - [Adding pupils](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/setting-up?hsLang=en#adding-pupils) - [Organising pupils](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/setting-up?hsLang=en#organising-pupils) - [Training](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/setting-up?hsLang=en#training) - [Pobble 365](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/pobble-365?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Finding Resources](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/pobble-365?hsLang=en#finding-resources) - [Creating Resources](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/pobble-365?hsLang=en#creating-resources) - [Editing Resources](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/pobble-365?hsLang=en#editing-resources) - [Sharing Resources](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/pobble-365?hsLang=en#sharing-resources) - [Publishing tools](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/pobble-365?hsLang=en#publishing-tools) - [Pupil tools - teacher support](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/pobble-365?hsLang=en#pupil-tools-teacher-support) - [Pupil tools - pupil support](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/pobble-365?hsLang=en#pupil-tools-pupil-support) - [Curriculum or scheme support](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/pobble-365?hsLang=en#curriculum-or-scheme-support) - [Moderation](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/moderation?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Making the most of Pobble moderation](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/moderation?hsLang=en#making-the-most-of-pobble-moderation) - [Creating your first moderation files](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/moderation?hsLang=en#creating-your-first-moderation-files) - [Using or editing existing moderation files](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/moderation?hsLang=en#using-or-editing-existing-moderation-files) - [Running moderation sessions](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/moderation?hsLang=en#running-moderation-sessions) - [Statutory Assessment](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/moderation?hsLang=en#statutory-assessment) - [Subscriptions and payments](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/subscriptions-and-payments?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Payments](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/subscriptions-and-payments?hsLang=en#payments) - [Subscriptions](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/subscriptions-and-payments?hsLang=en#subscriptions) - [Cancellations](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/subscriptions-and-payments?hsLang=en#cancellations) - [Refunds](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/subscriptions-and-payments?hsLang=en#refunds) - [FAQs](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/subscriptions-and-payments?hsLang=en#faqs) - [Pobble Home](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/pobble-home?hsLang=en) - [Additional support](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/additional-support?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Legal Introduction](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/additional-support?hsLang=en#legal-introduction) - [Legal FAQs](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/additional-support?hsLang=en#legal-faqs) - [GDPR](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/additional-support?hsLang=en#gdpr) - [Access](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/additional-support?hsLang=en#access) - [Parent support](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/additional-support?hsLang=en#parent-support) - [Responsible Data Use & Educational Partnerships](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/additional-support?hsLang=en#responsible-data-use-educational-partnerships) - [Pobble Schools](https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/pobble-schools?hsLang=en) - Home - Products - Pricing - Blog - Company [![Chill listening crop-3](https://help.pobble.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brand%20elements/Pobble%20logo%20RGB-2.png?width=85&height=55&name=Pobble%20logo%20RGB-2.png "Chill listening crop-3")](https://www.pobble.com/?hsLang=en) Copyright © 2026, Pobble Education Ltd