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Information for parents about the reception baseline assessment (RBA).
This guidance supports IT staff who manage the school's ICT network in preparation for check administration.
Assessment framework for the year 4 multiplication tables check (MTC).
Materials used to administer the modified large print (MLP) and braille versions of the optional key stage 1 (KS1) English grammar, punctuation and spelling test in 2026.
Examples of pupils' work to demonstrate teacher assessment judgements in mathematics at the end of key stage 1 (KS1).
Guidance for schools about access arrangements available for pupils participating in 2026 key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests (commonly called SATs).
Materials for administering the modified large print (MLP) and braille versions of the 2023 key stage 1 English reading test.
From September 2025, Pearson will provide the Test Operations Service, supporting national curriculum assessments on behalf of the Standards and Testing Agency.
Materials used to administer the modified large print (MLP) and braille versions of the optional key stage 1 (KS1) mathematics test in 2026.
Materials for administering the modified large print (MLP) and braille versions of the 2023 key stage 1 mathematics test.
A framework for test developers to use from the academic year 2025 to 2026 onwards.
Guidance for headteachers, teachers and teaching assistants administering the 2026 key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests.
Guidance for headteachers, teachers and teaching assistants administering the optional key stage 1 (KS1) national curriculum tests in 2026.
Materials for administering the modified large print (MLP) and braille versions of the 2026 key stage 2 (KS2) mathematics test.
Information for parents about the pre-key stage standards used for primary school children working below the standards of the national curriculum assessments.
Materials for administering the modified large print (MLP) and braille versions of the 2026 key stage 2 (KS2) English grammar, punctuation and spelling test.
Materials for administering the modified large print (MLP) and braille versions of the 2023 key stage 1 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test.
Information for parents about the statutory assessments at the end of key stage 2, sometimes referred to as SATs.
Guidance for schools and local authorities involved in the administration and internal moderation of optional key stage 1 (KS1) teacher assessment.
Modified materials for the 2026 phonics screening check.
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