National Curriculum Tests: Mental Health
Commons · Question 1462 · Tabled 14 May 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 22 May 2026
Question
Asked by Manuela Perteghella
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of SATs on Y6 pupils’ mental health and wellbeing.
Answer
Answered by Olivia Bailey, 22 May 2026
The government believes pupils should both achieve and thrive in education. While schools should encourage pupils to do their best, the department does not recommend excessive preparation for primary assessments and certainly not at the expense of wellbei...