Education secretary Gavin Williamson has said that further guidance will be provided to schools in the summer term, once feedback has been gathered from stakeholders on a range of options.
In a response to a written question submitted by Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran seeking clarification on the introduction of Reception Baseline Assessment, he stated, ‘The Department understands the challenging circumstances schools are facing and is working closely with our delivery partners to keep progress towards the reception baseline assessment under regular review.’
Ms Moran is calling for clarity on the issue now, including reassurance that the tests will not happen in the next academic year. It is currently not clear who the stakeholders are that are being consulted and what options are being considered.
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