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The standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5.
Scoring guidance, pupils' materials and answer sheet for the 2026 phonics screening check.
Optional key stage 1 (KS1) mathematics test materials used in 2026.
Optional key stage 1 (KS1) English reading test materials used in 2026.
For teachers to report assessment outcomes for pupils working below the standard of national curriculum assessments (commonly called SATs) at the end of KS2.
Guidance for schools and local authorities on submitting teacher assessment data on the National Curriculum Assessments Portal (NCA Portal).
Optional key stage 1 (KS1) English grammar, punctuation and spelling test materials used in 2026.
Scaled score conversion tables for schools to use for the optional 2026 national curriculum tests at the end of key stage 1 (KS1).
Statutory guidance on relationships education, relationships and sex education (RSE) and health education.
Non-statutory curriculum guidance for the early years foundation stage.
Mathematics test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 (KS2) in May 2026.
For teachers to make statutory teacher assessment judgements for pupils at the end of KS2.
Information for schools, local authorities and multi-academy trusts (MATs) on how to access the National Curriculum Assessments Portal (NCA Portal).
Pre-key stage standards are for pupils who are working below the overall standard of national curriculum assessments, but who are engaged in subject-specific study.
English grammar, punctuation and spelling test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 (KS2) in May 2026.
Scoring guidance, pupils' materials and answer sheet for the 2025 phonics screening check.
Guidance for schools and local authorities involved in the administration and moderation of statutory key stage 2 (KS2) teacher assessment.
Guidance on completing the early years foundation stage (EYFS) profile assessment.
The national curriculum primary programmes of study and attainment targets for key stages 1 and 2.
Optional key stage 1 (KS1) English reading test materials used in 2025.
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