Statutory Assessment
Statutory assessment arrangements in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Standards and Testing Agency: annual report and accounts 2018 to 2019...
Read moreMemorandum of Understanding: Ofqual and STA...
Read moreStandards and Testing Agency business plan: 2019 to 2024...
Read moreMultiplication tables check administration guidance...
Read moreChanges to assessments in primary schools...
Read moreSats are no better than teachers at predicting pupil's GCSE and A-Level results, study finds
Sats are no better than teachers at predicting pupil's GCSE and A-Level results, study finds...
Read moreEducation Secretary sets out the importance of testing in primary school...
Read moreDfE - Exploring ways teachers assess their pupils in primary and secondary schools following the removal of national curriculum levels....
Read moreSTA - Report detailing the maladministration allegations reported to the Standards and Testing Agency (STA) throughout the 2017 test cycle....
Read morePioneering new approach to assessing pupils with complex disabilities to be introduced in schools
DfE - Pupils with multiple and complex needs will be assessed using a new ‘aspects of engagement’ approach. See also 7 aspects of engagement pilot: qualitative evaluation....
Read moreSTA - Key stage 2 comparative report template. STA - Reporting to parents at the end of key stages 1 and 2. STA - Privacy notice: national curriculum assessments helpline. STA - New information leaflet and videos published for parents of children in years 2 and...
Read moreSTA - Improvements to the primary assessment system announced. DfE - Helping children learn through a proportionate primary assessment system. DfE - Primary assessment public consultations: government response. DfE - Primary assessment in England. DfE - Primary school pupil assessment: Rochford Review recommendations. See also - England (KS1 and KS2......
Read moreTES - A primary headteacher has refused to enter her pupils for Sats tests this year, despite being told she could lose her job over the decision....
Read moreTES - New data uncovered by TES suggests the government has failed to ensure the “more consistent, reliable approach” to moderating teacher assessments of writing it promised following last year's Sats chaos....
Read moreBattle on the adverbials front: grammar advisers raise worries about Sats tests and teaching
The Guardian - The panel of four who advised Michael Gove on the primary spelling and grammar test now have reservations....
Read moreHouse of Commons Select Committee for Education - The close link between primary assessment (SATs) and school accountability creates a high stakes system which can negatively impact children’s teaching and learning, says the Education Committee. The Committee calls on the next...
Read morePrimary assessment announcements – 14 September 2017 GOV.UK - Primary assessment consultations: Ofqual's response. GOV.UK - Update on Primary Assessment in England. GOV.UK - Press release: Government to consult on reforms to primary. assessment system. GOV.UK - News story: Primary assessment consultation launched today. Consultation GOV.UK - We’re seeking views......
Read moreGOV.UK - Update on Primary Assessment in England. GOV.UK - Press release: Government to consult on reforms to primary. assessment system. GOV.UK - We’re seeking views on recommendations for assessing primary school pupils working below the standard of the national curriculum tests. DfE - This consultation seeks views on the......
Read moreTES - The Department for Education says that it will not proceed any further with the idea of Year 3 pupils retaking phonics tests, after a trial found that nearly half failed for a third time. See also Phonics screening pilot at...
Read moreThe Scotsman - Education Secretary John Swinney has insisted that new national tests will not create extra work for teachers or children as he published more information on the assessments....
Read moreGOV.UK - Final report following the review into the Standards and Testing Agency (STA) and STA's response. BBC News Education - Primary test agency 'poor value', says minister....
Read moreJustine Greening's statement to Parliament is here. A useful summary is here. ...
Read moreThe final report of the Rochford Review into statutory assessment of pupils working below the standard of the National Curriculum tests is here....
Read moreParliament.UK - The Education Committee launches an inquiry into primary assessment. This inquiry scrutinises reforms to primary assessment and their impact on teaching and learning in primary schools. It also covers the wider effects of assessment on primary schools, as well...
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