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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.
Mathematics test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 (KS2) in May 2026.
Non-statutory curriculum guidance for the early years foundation stage.
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Statutory guidance on relationships education, relationships and sex education (RSE) and health education.
English grammar, punctuation and spelling test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 (KS2) in May 2026.
The national curriculum primary programmes of study and attainment targets for key stages 1 and 2.
Guidance for schools administering the reception baseline assessment (RBA).
Mathematics test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 (KS2) in May 2025.
English reading test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 (KS2) in May 2026.
Information for parents about the reception baseline assessment (RBA).
Arrangements for the statutory reception baseline assessment (RBA).
Mathematics test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 in May 2024.
This page summarises future assessment dates in primary schools, to assist schools with their forward planning.
English grammar, punctuation and spelling 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.
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).
Guidance for schools and local authorities involved in the administration and moderation of statutory key stage 2 (KS2) teacher assessment.
Scoring guidance, pupils' materials and answer sheet for the 2026 phonics screening check.
English grammar, punctuation and spelling test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 in May 2024.
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