Links to DfE Documentation

This article contains some of the most important links for primary assessment to DfE and STA documentation. 

Documents are split into whether they have been updated for the current assessment year or whether there a further update expected at a later point in the year. Old documents are included for completeness until DfE/STA update them as they remain the best sources available and typically do not change much from year to year. 

Links to many of these documents are also included in the interactive timeline held HERE which will also help you see how multiple difference assessments overlap. 

Updated Documents (or those that stay in force)

• Primary Assessments Future Dates (dates for up to 2 years into the future)
• School Census Dates
• Multiplication Table Check
• The engagement model (KS2 and optional KS1)
• Primary school accountability
• Secondary accountability measures
• Primary school progress measures - information for schools and parents

Documents not yet updated

The following links were last updated for 2024 and await refresh for 2025

• Reception Baseline
• EYFSP Handbook
• Assessment and reporting arrangements Phonics screening check
• KS2 Teacher Assessment Guidance
• KS2 ARA
• KS2 Test Administration Guidance (includes info relevant to LA)