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Statutory guidance for assessing and reporting the early years foundation stage (EYFS) profile in the 2020 to 2021 academic year.

2021 key stage 1: assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA)
Statutory guidance
Statutory guidance for assessing and reporting the national curriculum at key stage 1 (KS1) in the 2020 to 2021 academic year.

2021 key stage 2: assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA)
Statutory guidance
Statutory guidance for assessing and reporting the national curriculum at key stage 2 (KS2) in the 2020 to 2021 academic year.

Guidance for schools and local authorities involved in the administration and moderation of statutory key stage 1 (KS1) teacher assessment (TA) in 2021.

Guidance for schools and local authorities involved in the administration and moderation of statutory key stage 2 (KS2) teacher assessment (TA) in 2021.

Reception baseline assessment
Guidance
Information about the development of an assessment for pupils in reception to measure their progress in primary schools.

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