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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 2026.
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 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 national curriculum primary programmes of study and attainment targets for key stages 1 and 2.
You can use these tables to convert raw scores to scaled scores for the 2026 key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests.
English reading test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 (KS2) in May 2026.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for English at key stages 1 to 4.
This page summarises future assessment dates in primary schools, to assist schools with their forward planning.
The full national curriculum framework for key stages 1 to 4, including programmes of study and attainment targets.
Mathematics test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 (KS2) in May 2025.
Information for schools and local authorities about scaled scores and the expected standard for the key stage 2 national curriculum tests.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for mathematics at key stages 1 to 4.
Guidance about how to become a marker for the key stage 2 (KS2) English and mathematics tests.
Information for headteachers, teachers and local authorities about accessing 2026 test results, scaled score conversion tables, marked scripts and test papers.
English grammar, punctuation and spelling test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 (KS2) in May 2025.
Optional key stage 1 (KS1) mathematics test materials used in 2026.
Scoring guidance, pupils' materials and answer sheet for the 2026 phonics screening check.
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