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National curriculum tests
Practice materials for the 2019 Key Stage 2 national curriculum tests including Sample questions, mark schemes, past papers, modified papers and commentary are available on the DfE website. Please also see New National Curriculum and programme of studies (DfE Website)

Useful Documents and Information

• 2019 Key stage 2: Assessment and Reporting Arrangements (ARA)

• 2019 Key stage 2 teacher assessment guidance

• Teacher assessment frameworks at the end of key stage 2
• Pre-key stage 2: pupils working below the national curriculum assessment standard

• Key stage 2 2019 Access arrangements guidance
• How to apply for a timetable variation

• Key stage 2 Teacher assessment exemplification English writing: working towards the expected standard

• Key stage 2 Teacher assessment exemplification English writing: working at the expected standard
• Key stage 2 Teacher assessment exemplification English writing: working at the expected standard
• Key stage 2 Teacher assessment exemplification English writing: working at greater depth
• KS2 Teacher assessment exemplification Science

For further information: 

National Curriculum Moderation Team
Email​: StatutoryAssessment@essex.gov.uk