The New Primary Curriculum

1. The New Primary Curriculum Primary Assessment and Accountability Mary Boole and Nikki Tilson – September 2013

2. 2013 provisional results • EYFS – 59.4% GLD • Phonics screening check – 72% • KS1 – increased in all subjects at L2C+, L2B+ and L3 • KS2 4b+ –Reading - 74.1% - Maths - 74.7% - GPS - 67.6% (doesn’t include disapplications) • See bulletin and previous letters for further details

3. No NC levels “secondary ready” Scaled score Decile ranking Baselines 85% floor standards at KS2 Headlines of proposals

4. Teacher Assessment and Reporting to Parents The current system of national curriculum levels and level descriptions will be removed and not replaced Schools will be expected to have a curriculum and assessment framework that meets a set of core principles and: • Sets out steps so that pupils reach or exceed the end of KS expectations in new NC; • Enables them to measure whether pupils are on track to meet end of KS expectations and pinpoint the aspects of the curriculum in which pupils are falling or exceeding in; • Supports teaching planning for all pupils; • Enables regular reporting to parents and where pupils move school, provides clear information about each pupils strengths, weaknesses and progress to end of KS expectations. Question 1 - will these principles underpin an effective curriculum and assessment system?

5. National Curriculum tests • ‘We propose that NC tests should continue in English and Maths at the end of KS1&2.’ • New tests will be developed by STA to reflect new PoS • Writing will continue to be subject to TA, with external moderation • Sampling will continue in Science at the end of KS2 • New tests in May 2016 (until then tests based on current system of reporting using levels) • No proposal to develop an equivalent to level 6 tests – questions of this level will be included in the test. • Y1 Phonics screening checks will continue

6. Reporting from NC tests The following information from the tests will be provided: • A scaled score, which will show whether the pupil has met the expected standard and is ‘secondary ready’; • Ranking in the national cohort by decile • Rate of progress from a baseline

7. Suggestions for reporting to parents • In the end of KS2 reading test, Sally received a scaled score of 126 (the secondary ready standard is 100), placing her in the top 10% of pupils nationally. The average scaled score for pupils with the same prior attainment was 114, so she has made more progress in reading than pupils with a similar starting point. • In the end of the KS2 maths test, Tom received a scaled score of 87. He did not meet the secondary readiness standard (100). This places him in the bottom 10% of pupils nationally . The average scaled score for pupils with the same prior attainment was 92, so he has made less progress in maths than pupils with a similar starting point.

8. Relevant question from consultation response form • Question 3 - does a scaled score, decile ranking and VA measure provide useful information from NC tests?

9. Baseline – where should it be? • Question 4 - Should the baseline at the end of KS1 be retained with statutory tests in English and Maths? Internally marked and subject to external monitoring and moderation- pupils test results would be collected. • Question 5 - If they are used should school level results be published? • OR Question 6 - should there be a baseline check at the start of Reception?

10. Baseline Question 7 – Should we allow schools to choose from a range of commercially – available assessments? Question 8 – Should we make the baseline check optional? Question 9 - If we take a baseline from the start of YR, should end of KS1 NC tests become non statutory for all-through primary schools?

11. Floor Standards and Accountability • Floor standards will focus on 85% of pupils reaching “secondary ready” standard • Value added progress measures – each pupil’s scaled score in KS2 tests would be compared to scores of pupils with the same prior attainment in the baseline tests. • DfE will introduce a new data portal in 2015 • DfE will produce performance tables showing key information about schools, including floor standards

12. Accountability Question 10 – Do you have any comments about the proposals for the DfE’s floor standards? ie 85% and progress measures Question 11 - Should we include an APS measure in floor standards?

13. Proposed performance tables Most data published will be based on KS2 NC tests, including: • % passing secondary readiness • Average scaled score • Where pupils fit in national cohort • Rate of progress • % of pupils amongst highest attaining nationally • TA assessments • 3 year rolling averages • Headlines re attainment and progress for PP pupils • Comparison of school’s performance with those of similar intake Question 12 - Are there any other measures we should prioritise in performance tables?

14. Special needs pupils and Special Schools Question 13 - What data could be published to hold schools (including special schools) accountable for the attainment and progress of the lowest attaining pupils

15. Consultation period • The consultation period for the proposals and questions ends on 11th October • Online address for responses: www.education.gov.uk/consultation/