did you sign the petition asking the Prime Minister to "scrap the NationalCurriculam Tests (SATs) which pupils take at the ages of seven, eleven and fourteen."

Read the Government's response......

Quote:

The Government is committed to national tests at the end of the first three key stages. These tests measure the attainment of all children against standards that are nationally comparable, ensure that schools are held accountable for children's progress, and give parents the information they need to exercise real choice for their children. The principle purpose of national tests is to provide an accurate measure of attainment for every pupil who, with teachers' own assessments, helps schools to ensure that every child progresses and achieves their best. Tests focus on the core subjects of English, mathematics and science as these hold the key to future success in school, lifelong learning and the world of work. We want every child to be taught the core subjects in the context of a broad and rich curriculum. Children, like adults, thrive with an appropriate balance of pressure and support. Pressure should be neither too intense nor too prolonged. Teachers and parents can do much to prevent tests becoming stressful for children.

Well it would help if when the children do the tests they get the results to measure their level of education!!!! Didn't sign petition but only because no opportunity. After all the Gov said about scrapping SAT's they are now going back on their word (nothing new there!!!)

y6 sats have been a joke this year as many schools, ours included, are still waiting for the results, we've been told they won't arrive before 15th July (we break up 18th!)

The principle purpose of national tests is to provide an accurate measure of attainment for every pupil

If only that were true!