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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.
Guidance for schools administering the reception baseline assessment (RBA).
This guidance is for schools administering the reception baseline…
Statutory guidance on relationships education, relationships and sex education (RSE) and health education.
This is a section of the statutory guidance: Relationships Education,…
The aim of teaching pupils about physical health and mental wellbeing is…
This is a section of the Statutory guidance: Relationships Education,…
The writing framework outlines a common approach to teaching writing based on evidence and existing good practice.
Mathematics test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 (KS2) in May 2025.
Non-statutory curriculum guidance for the early years foundation stage.
The national curriculum primary programmes of study and attainment targets for key stages 1 and 2.
English grammar, punctuation and spelling test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 (KS2) in May 2025.
This page summarises future assessment dates in primary schools, to assist schools with their forward planning.
Guidance to ensure schools have the correct devices to deliver the 2025 reception baseline assessment (RBA).
Information for parents about the reception baseline assessment (RBA).
Arrangements for the statutory reception baseline assessment (RBA).
The qualifications that staff must hold to be included in the specified staff:child ratios at levels 2, 3 and 6 of the early years foundation stage (EYFS).
Mathematics test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 in May 2024.
English reading test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 (KS2) in May 2025.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for English at key stages 1 to 4.
The full national curriculum framework for key stages 1 to 4, including programmes of study and attainment targets.
Guidance on completing the early years foundation stage (EYFS) profile assessment.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for mathematics at key stages 1 to 4.
Scoring guidance, pupils' materials and answer sheet for the 2025 phonics screening check.
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