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Government follows up phonics success with new multiplication tables trial.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
An academy in south London has been helping to shape the future guidance on Relationships and Sex education for other schools
HM Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman discusses science education and the quest for knowledge.
Findings on sampling and review of accessibility in key stage 2 reading and maths tests.
Announcing the government response to the consultations on primary assessment and the recommendations of the Rochford Review.
New assessment to provide better starting point to measure progress and the impact of schools.
Latest information and actions from the Standards and Testing Agency (STA) for schools, academies, local authorities and academy trusts.
Results published today (4 July 2017) show that the percentage of children achieving the expected standard in primary school has risen.
Announcing the launch of consultations on primary assessment and the recommendations of the Rochford Review.
Consultation launched on the future of the primary assessment system.
Written ministerial statement by Education Secretary Justine Greening on primary education
Schools minister addresses delegates at the Advisory Committee on Mathematics Education (ACME) conference.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Key stage 2 results for 2016 published.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, comments on the study of science and foreign languages in primary schools.
Schools Minister Nick Gibb’s oral statement on the key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test.
Statement from Jennifer Coupland, Standards and Testing Agency's Chief Executive, about the key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test.
Information for schools and local authorities
An overview of upcoming changes being made to primary assessment.
Schools Minister Nick Gibb speaks at Elmhurst Primary School about the importance of learning multiplication tables and number facts.
Schools Minister explains that academic knowledge, and a sensible use of technology, will ensure pupils flourish in the world of work.
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