Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 59236

National Curriculum Tests

Tabled: 11 June 2025
Answered: 19 June 2025

Question

Alison Bennett

Liberal DemocratMid Sussex

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of sitting year 6 SATs on children with both anxiety and special educational needs.

Answer

Catherine McKinnell
Statutory tests and assessments at primary school are an important part of ensuring that all pupils master the basics of reading, writing and mathematics to prepare them to achieve and thrive at secondary school. They are subject to robust test developmen...

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