In March, the Department for Education launched a public consultation exercise (external link) about the future of the primary assessment system in England. Details are included in a statement (external link) made to Parliament on 30 March by Secretary of State for Education, Justine Greening.
The consultation sets out wide-ranging proposals for improving the primary assessment system. These include consideration of the best starting point from which to measure pupils' progress, how to ensure the assessment system is proportionate, and how to improve end of key stage assessments.
A parallel consultation, launched at the same time asks for views on the recommendations of the independent Rochford Review. The recommendations focus on the future of statutory assessment arrangements for pupils working below the standard of national curriculum tests at the end of key stages 1 and 2.
You have until 5.00pm on Thursday 22 June to respond to the consultations. All those with an interest in primary education are encouraged to share their opinions and insights.
If you have any questions please contact the assessment policy team at: PrimaryAssessment.CONSULTATION@education.gov.uk or Rochford.Review@education.gov.uk