KS1 Statutory Assessment and Optional Tests

As you are aware, the Phonics Screening Check is the only statutory assessment for KS1.

Standards and Testing Agency (STA) are continuing to provide guidance and support to schools wanting to use the KS1 optional tests for reading, grammar, punctuation and spelling and mathematics this academic year.

Schools wishing to administer these tests should access the KS1 Optional Test Administration Guidance.

The KS1 Teacher Assessment Frameworks are also available to schools to use gain a well-rounded assessment of attainment at the end of KS1.  The KS1 Pre-Key Stage Frameworks can be used to assess those working below the standard of the Key Stage who access a subject specific curriculum.

For those who do not access a subject specific curriculum, the Engagement Model Framework has replaced p-scales 1-4 and could be used to assess attainment.

Resources

• Year 2 Optional Teacher Assessment Grids:
  • Reading (Word doc, 23 KB) (Word)
  • Writing (Word doc, 22 KB) (Word)
  • Mathematics (Word doc, 32 KB) (Word)
• The Norfolk Primary Assessment team has assembled a Padlet of resources to support a shared understanding of optional KS1 assessment across schools, federations and multi-academy trusts and advice on running successful moderation events.

General Assessment Training Support

The following training is available to book on the S4S website and is fully funded for all LA maintained schools and academies who subscribe to Norfolk Statutory Assessment and Monitoring Services:

• Senior Leader Briefings: Statutory Assessment Responsibilities
• KS1: Phonics Screening Check Briefing
• KS2: Multiplication Tables Check Briefing
• KS2: Statutory National Curriculum Tests Briefing
• Preparing for end of KS2 Statutory Writing Assessment

If you have any queries, please contact us at assessment@norfolk.gov.uk.