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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.
Non-statutory curriculum guidance for the early years foundation stage.
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Mathematics test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 (KS2) in May 2025.
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.
Statutory guidance on relationships education, relationships and sex education (RSE) and health education.
Mathematics test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 in May 2024.
The writing framework outlines a common approach to teaching writing based on evidence and existing good practice.
English reading test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 (KS2) in May 2025.
The full national curriculum framework for key stages 1 to 4, including programmes of study and attainment targets.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for English at key stages 1 to 4.
Scoring guidance, pupils' materials and answer sheet for the 2025 phonics screening check.
Mathematics test materials were administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 in May 2023.
This page summarises future assessment dates in primary schools, to assist schools with their forward planning.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for mathematics at key stages 1 to 4.
Information for schools, local authorities and multi-academy trusts (MATs) on how to access the National Curriculum Assessments Portal (NCA Portal).
English grammar, punctuation and spelling test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 in May 2024.
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).
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for science at key stages 1 to 4.
Information for schools and local authorities about scaled scores and the expected standard for the key stage 2 national curriculum tests.
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