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Scaled score conversion tables for schools and local authorities to use for the 2023 national curriculum tests.
Materials that concentrate on activities to promote speaking and listening skills, phonological awareness and oral blending.
First published during the 1997 to 2007 Blair Labour government
How to read out particular types of questions in the key stage 1 and key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling tests.
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 2025.
Materials used to administer the modified large print (MLP) and braille versions of the optional key stage 1 (KS1) mathematics test in 2025.
From September 2025, Pearson will provide the Test Operations Service, supporting national curriculum assessments on behalf of the Standards and Testing Agency.
Information and a training video regarding the structure and content of the phonics screening check to help administrators prepare.
Guidance for test developers which sets out the specification for the development of the phonics screening check for 2012 and beyond.
Guidance about teaching citizenship in England.
Modified materials for the 2025 phonics screening check.
Materials used to administer the modified large print (MLP) and braille versions of the optional key stage 1 (KS1) English reading test in 2025.
Examples of pupils' work to demonstrate teacher assessment judgements in mathematics at the end of key stage 1 (KS1).
Guidance for schools on writing statutory end of year reports for parents.
Guidance about how schools can access and use the optional end of key stage 1 (KS1) national curriculum tests.
Materials used to administer the modified large print (MLP) and braille versions of the optional mathematics test in 2024.
Modified materials for the 2023 phonics screening check.
This leaflet contains information for parents about the engagement model teacher assessment tool.
Guidance for schools to help teach music at key stages 1, 2 and 3 and progress pupils through the national curriculum.
Information for parents about the optional assessments at the end of key stage 1.
Sets out what the government is doing to help schools choose a phonics teaching programme.
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