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The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for computing at key stages 1 to 4.
Guidance for test developers which sets out the specification for the development of the phonics screening check for 2012 and beyond.
From September 2025, Pearson will provide the Test Operations Service, supporting national curriculum assessments on behalf of the Standards and Testing Agency.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for art and design at key stages 1 to 3.
Materials for administering the modified large print (MLP) and braille versions of the 2023 key stage 2 (KS2) English grammar, punctuation and spelling test.
Guidance about how schools can access and use the optional end of key stage 1 (KS1) national curriculum tests.
Guidance for teaching mathematics at key stages 1 and 2 to help pupils progress through the national curriculum.
This guidance is for schools that need to access the adaptable key stage 2 (KS2) modified large print (MLP) test materials to make further adaptations for their pupils.
This advice note supports awarding organisations in understanding how existing rules and guidance apply to the risks of malpractice arising from use of AI tools.
For teachers to use as an assessment tool for pupils working below the standard of national curriculum tests.
Materials for administering the modified large print (MLP) and braille versions of the 2023 key stage 2 (KS2) mathematics test.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for design and technology at key stages 1 to 3.
Guidance for local authorities undertaking monitoring visits for the phonics screening check, including instructions for completing the monitoring visit form.
Ofqual is working with government and the education sector to deliver significant changes to qualifications in England. You can find the latest updates here.
Guidance for test developers on the purpose, format, content, cognitive demand and specification for the key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test.
Materials for administering the modified large print (MLP) and braille versions of the 2024 key stage 2 (KS2) mathematics test.
Materials for administering the modified large print (MLP) and braille versions of the 2024 key stage 2 (KS2) English grammar, punctuation and spelling test.
Guidance for headteachers, teachers and teaching assistants administering the optional key stage 1 (KS1) national curriculum tests in 2026.
Modified materials for the 2025 phonics screening check.
Assessment framework for the year 4 multiplication tables check (MTC).
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