Key stage 1 and 2 national curriculum tests: information for parents
Information for parents about the optional end of key stage 1 assessments and mandatory end of key stage 2 assessments, sometimes referred to as SATs.
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The key stage 1 (KS1) information leaflet is for parents with a child in year 2 at primary school. End of KS1 national curriculum assessment are optional from 2024, but schools may choose to use them. The leaflet provides an overview of the purpose of the optional tests, how they work and how participating schools may use the results.
The key stage 2 information leaflet is for parents with a child in year 6 at primary school. It provides an overview of the purpose of the mandatory tests, when they are scheduled, and when results will be shared by schools.
Last updated 11 March 2024 + show all updates
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Updated to include a separate parent leaflet for the 2024 optional key stage 1 tests.
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Separated the information about key stage 1 and key stage 2 tests for parents (previously one combined leaflet). Provided an updated parent leaflet for the upcoming statutory 2024 key stage 2 tests. Information for the optional key stage 1 tests to follow.
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Updated for the 2023 test cycle
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Updated to remove cancellation of 2021 assessment information.
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Updated for the 2018/19 test cycle.
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First published.