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Key stage 1 ARA



Who is it for?

Headteachers, teachers of early years foundation stage (EYFS), year 1 and year 2 children and key stage 1 assessment and special educational needs coordinators. It is also sent to local authorities, initial teacher training institutions, educational libraries and teacher centres.

What is it for?

The ARA sets out statutory arrangements and provides information and guidance on the national curriculum assessment arrangements for the EYFS and key stage 1 in 2008/9.

What does it cover?

  • End of key stage assessment and reporting requirements for EYFS and key stage 1.
  • Information on how to administer key stage 1 tasks and tests, including how to order assessment materials.
  • Information about access arrangements.

Related materials

Key stage 2 Assessment and reporting arrangements QCA/08/3663.

Information and contacts

See section 9.0 'Useful contact details' or visit www.qca.org.uk/tests.

For more copies

Further printed copies of the ARA will not be available. The content of this online ARA website is the same as the content in the printed version of the ARA booklet. A PDF version is available to download at www.qca.org.uk/tests.


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