Key stage 1 tests: access arrangements
Guidance for schools about access arrangements available for pupils participating in 2022 key stage 1 national curriculum tests (commonly called SATs).
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Some pupils with specific needs may need additional arrangements so they can take part in key stage 1 tests.
Types of support include:
- additional time to complete the tests
- adaptations of test papers
- compensatory marks for spelling
- the use of scribes, word processors or other technical or electronic aids
- making a transcript
- written or oral translations
- readers
- the use of prompts and rest breaks
- accessibility objects in the mathematics test
- highlighter pens
- administering the tests at an alternative location
Schools must consider whether any of their pupils will need access arrangements before they administer the tests.
Last updated 11 October 2021 + show all updates
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Uploaded the 2022 Key stage 1 tests: access arrangements.
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Updated for the 2020 test cycle.
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Updated guidance for the 2019 test cycle.
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First published.