Lancashire Assessment Team

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.

Phonics screening check: 2025 materials Scoring guidance, pupils' materials and answer sheet for the 2025 phonics screening check.

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 !

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.

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!

The very best wishes to all for the week ahead 💪

Multiplication tables check administration guidance Check administration guidance for the multiplication tables check (MTC).

STA release the MTC Administration guidance for this year - 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.

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. 🕰️

YouTube video by DfE Sector Comms 2025 key stage 2 test week presentation

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...

Multiplication tables check: IT guidance This guidance supports IT staff who manage the school's ICT network in preparation for check administration.

Finally for today, we have the updated IT guidance for the MTC www.gov.uk/guidance/mul...

Multiplication tables check Information and guidance about the multiplication tables check.

We also have a release of MTC guidance www.gov.uk/government/c...

Reception baseline assessment: assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA) Arrangements for the statutory reception baseline assessment (RBA).

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.

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.

STA release Ks2 monitoring arrangements 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.

STA have updated and released the guidance around applying for special consideration for children undertaking KS2 tests 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.

STA release Phonics Screening Check Administration guidance - www.gov.uk/government/p...

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).

Multiple updates to the optional KS1 guidance www.gov.uk/government/c...

Key stage 2: returning test scripts Guidance for completing attendance registers and returning key stage 2 (KS2) test scripts for marking.

Here is the KS2 returning the scripts 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.

Here is the modified KS2 Guidance: 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.

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.

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

*** '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.

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Primary Assessment Gateway is now open for pupil registration and access arrangements applications.

www.lancashire.gov.uk/lpds/courses...

Secondary Colleagues,
A fantastic conference upcoming for you ..

Key stage 2: registering pupils for the tests Information for primary schools on how to register pupils for key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests in 2025.

STA release guidance on registering pupils for the test- Pupil registration opens on the Primary Assessment Gateway (PAG) on Monday 10 February and must be completed by Friday 7 March. www.gov.uk/guidance/key...

January- means Access Arrangements sessions! Book your place today! www.lancashire.gov.uk/lpds/courses...