National Curriculum Tests
2026-07-14 · Department for Education · HL2052 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the number of, and amount of time, that (1) teaching staff, and (2) school support staff, are working on activity relating to SATs during the school holidays.
Answer
The department recognises that the delay in delivering exam results is unacceptable and has created additional work, uncertainty and frustration for schools at an already busy time of year. Pupils, parents and staff rightly expect the system to work effec...