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Examples of pupils' work to demonstrate teacher assessment judgements in mathematics at the end of key stage 1 (KS1).
A guide to the government’s universal support to help schools improve the quality of reception-year provision.
Materials for administering the modified large print (MLP) and braille versions of the 2023 key stage 1 English reading test.
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.
Recent news and key messages from Ofqual on regulated qualifications, examinations and assessments.
Find out about Ofqual's rules for the qualifications and assessments we regulate.
From September 2025, Pearson will provide the Test Operations Service, supporting national curriculum assessments on behalf of the Standards and Testing Agency.
A template to support schools to publish a summary of their music development plan on their website.
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
A framework for test developers to use from the academic year 2025 to 2026 onwards.
Subject matter specialists provide invaluable advice to Ofqual as we carry out our role in regulating qualifications. Find out how to apply to be one.
A short course for secondary school staff and leaders to support readers at all levels.
Guidance for headteachers, teachers and teaching assistants administering the 2026 key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests.
Materials for administering the modified large print (MLP) and braille versions of the 2026 key stage 2 (KS2) mathematics test.
Guidance for headteachers, teachers and teaching assistants administering the optional key stage 1 (KS1) national curriculum tests in 2026.
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.
How schools can maintain their capability to provide remote education when it is not possible for some or all of their pupils to attend in person.
Guidance supporting schools to teach pupils how to stay safe online within existing subjects.
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