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Submitting KS2 data in the PAG this week- please remember any children who did not take Ks2 tests and were assessed as ‘b’ need a TA judgement (pre key stage or engagement model) in those subjects (reading and/or maths) 👍
June 23, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Submitting KS2 data in the PAG this week- please remember any children who did not take Ks2 tests and were assessed as ‘b’ need a TA judgement (pre key stage or engagement model) in those subjects (reading and/or maths) 👍
Thank you to Schools that have/are busy submitting their Primary data. The team are available for any help that is needed.
June 23, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Thank you to Schools that have/are busy submitting their Primary data. The team are available for any help that is needed.
STA confirm phonics screening threshold as 32. All materials also been released: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Phonics screening check: 2025 materials
Scoring guidance, pupils' materials and answer sheet for the 2025 phonics screening check.
www.gov.uk
June 23, 2025 at 8:45 AM
STA confirm phonics screening threshold as 32. All materials also been released: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Don’t forget to completed your MTC Head declaration form !
June 20, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Don’t forget to completed your MTC Head declaration form !
Updated information around accessing Ks2 Test Results released by STA www.gov.uk/guidance/key...
Key stage 2 tests: how to access results and test scripts
Information for headteachers, teachers and local authorities about accessing 2025 test results, scaled score conversion tables, marked scripts and test papers.
www.gov.uk
June 10, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Updated information around accessing Ks2 Test Results released by STA www.gov.uk/guidance/key...
Don’t forget to complete all forms related to KS2 tests before the end of the week. Notification forms, special consideration applications, Headteacher declaration forms etc!
May 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Don’t forget to complete all forms related to KS2 tests before the end of the week. Notification forms, special consideration applications, Headteacher declaration forms etc!
The very best wishes to all for the week ahead 💪
May 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The very best wishes to all for the week ahead 💪
STA release the MTC Administration guidance for this year - www.gov.uk/government/p...
Multiplication tables check administration guidance
Check administration guidance for the multiplication tables check (MTC).
www.gov.uk
April 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM
STA release the MTC Administration guidance for this year - www.gov.uk/government/p...
STA have released the guidance for submitting KS2 data via the Primary Assessment Gateway www.gov.uk/government/p...
Key stage 2: submitting teacher assessment data
This guidance is designed to be used as a step-by-step guide to support schools and local authorities when submitting data on the Primary Assessment Gateway.
www.gov.uk
April 28, 2025 at 11:43 AM
STA have released the guidance for submitting KS2 data via the Primary Assessment Gateway www.gov.uk/government/p...
Just a reminder, you have until 17th April to complete your Access Arrangement applications for extra time. 🕰️
April 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Just a reminder, you have until 17th April to complete your Access Arrangement applications for extra time. 🕰️
STA have updated and released a useful video to watch to help you prepare for and undertake KS2 test week. m.youtube.com/watch?v=3umD...
2025 key stage 2 test week presentation
YouTube video by DfE Sector Comms
m.youtube.com
April 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
STA have updated and released a useful video to watch to help you prepare for and undertake KS2 test week. m.youtube.com/watch?v=3umD...
Finally for today, we have the updated IT guidance for the MTC www.gov.uk/guidance/mul...
Multiplication tables check: IT guidance
This guidance supports IT staff who manage the school's ICT network in preparation for check administration.
www.gov.uk
April 4, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Finally for today, we have the updated IT guidance for the MTC www.gov.uk/guidance/mul...
We also have a release of MTC guidance www.gov.uk/government/c...
Multiplication tables check
Information and guidance about the multiplication tables check.
www.gov.uk
April 4, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We also have a release of MTC guidance www.gov.uk/government/c...
STA release the Reception Baseline ARA www.gov.uk/government/p...
Reception baseline assessment: assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA)
Arrangements for the statutory reception baseline assessment (RBA).
www.gov.uk
April 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM
STA release the Reception Baseline ARA www.gov.uk/government/p...
One addition to the Ks2 monitoring guidance. - Changes for the academic year 2024 to 2025
If assessments are administered in multiple rooms, monitoring visitors should now record on the KS2 monitoring visit form which rooms they visited.
If assessments are administered in multiple rooms, monitoring visitors should now record on the KS2 monitoring visit form which rooms they visited.
March 24, 2025 at 12:41 PM
One addition to the Ks2 monitoring guidance. - Changes for the academic year 2024 to 2025
If assessments are administered in multiple rooms, monitoring visitors should now record on the KS2 monitoring visit form which rooms they visited.
If assessments are administered in multiple rooms, monitoring visitors should now record on the KS2 monitoring visit form which rooms they visited.
STA release Ks2 monitoring arrangements www.gov.uk/government/p...
Key stage 2 tests: monitoring visits guidance
Guidance for local authorities undertaking monitoring visits for the key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests, including instructions for completing the KS2 monitoring visit form.
www.gov.uk
March 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
STA release Ks2 monitoring arrangements www.gov.uk/government/p...
STA have updated and released the guidance around applying for special consideration for children undertaking KS2 tests www.gov.uk/government/p...
Key stage 2 tests: special consideration guidance
Guidance for schools whose pupils were affected by extremely distressing circumstances during or before the key stage 2 tests.
www.gov.uk
March 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
STA have updated and released the guidance around applying for special consideration for children undertaking KS2 tests www.gov.uk/government/p...
STA release Phonics Screening Check Administration guidance - www.gov.uk/government/p...
Phonics screening check administration guidance
Guidance for headteachers, teachers and school staff administering and scoring the phonics screening check in key stage 1.
www.gov.uk
March 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
STA release Phonics Screening Check Administration guidance - www.gov.uk/government/p...
Multiple updates to the optional KS1 guidance www.gov.uk/government/c...
National curriculum assessments: optional key stage 1 tests
Guidance for headteachers, teachers and test administrators involved in administering the optional national curriculum tests for the end of key stage 1 (KS1).
www.gov.uk
March 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Multiple updates to the optional KS1 guidance www.gov.uk/government/c...
Here is the KS2 returning the scripts guidance: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Key stage 2: returning test scripts
Guidance for completing attendance registers and returning key stage 2 (KS2) test scripts for marking.
www.gov.uk
March 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Here is the KS2 returning the scripts guidance: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Here is the modified KS2 Guidance: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Key stage 2 tests: modified test administration guidance (MTAG)
Guidance for administering the 2025 key stage 2 national curriculum tests to pupils with hearing or visual impairments.
www.gov.uk
March 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Here is the modified KS2 Guidance: www.gov.uk/government/p...
A few STA updates from yesterday. First here is the KS2 Test Administration Guidance (TAG) www.gov.uk/government/p...
Key stage 2 tests: test administration guidance (TAG)
Guidance for headteachers, teachers and teaching assistants administering the 2025 key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests.
www.gov.uk
March 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
A few STA updates from yesterday. First here is the KS2 Test Administration Guidance (TAG) www.gov.uk/government/p...
Just a reminder that the deadline for all schools (including special schools) to complete pupil registration for the end of KS2 tests and if applicable submit applications for early opening is tomorrow. Friday 7th March on the primary assessment gateway.
March 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Just a reminder that the deadline for all schools (including special schools) to complete pupil registration for the end of KS2 tests and if applicable submit applications for early opening is tomorrow. Friday 7th March on the primary assessment gateway.
Welcome back! Hopefully everyone had a good half term. Just a reminder that the deadline for all schools (including special schools) to complete pupil registration for the end of KS2 tests and if applicable submit applications for early opening is coming up. Friday 7th March
February 25, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Welcome back! Hopefully everyone had a good half term. Just a reminder that the deadline for all schools (including special schools) to complete pupil registration for the end of KS2 tests and if applicable submit applications for early opening is coming up. Friday 7th March
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*** 'Why word consciousness matters' ***
"Word consciousness refers to the knowledge and dispositions necessary for students to learn, appreciate, and effectively use words."
It is vital to promote the curiosity students need to read & learn.
alexquigley.co.uk/why-word-con...
"Word consciousness refers to the knowledge and dispositions necessary for students to learn, appreciate, and effectively use words."
It is vital to promote the curiosity students need to read & learn.
alexquigley.co.uk/why-word-con...
February 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
*** 'Why word consciousness matters' ***
"Word consciousness refers to the knowledge and dispositions necessary for students to learn, appreciate, and effectively use words."
It is vital to promote the curiosity students need to read & learn.
alexquigley.co.uk/why-word-con...
"Word consciousness refers to the knowledge and dispositions necessary for students to learn, appreciate, and effectively use words."
It is vital to promote the curiosity students need to read & learn.
alexquigley.co.uk/why-word-con...