1. Information for parents
Key Stage 1 SATs 2014
Information for parents

2. What are SATs? National tasks and tests
Key Stage 1 – 7 year olds
Key Stage 2 – 11 year olds
National measure of each child’s attainment
Means of judging the success of a school.

3. Measuring Success
Children are assessed in reading, writing, speaking and listening, mathematics and science
The emphasis is on teacher judgement
The children are assessed throughout the year
Tasks & tests are used to inform final teacher judgements.

4. Levels W 1 2c 2b 2a 3

5. Tasks and Tests Subject Tasks and Tests Levels covered English Maths
Speaking & Listening - Teacher Assessment
All levels
Reading task
Levels 1 & 2
Reading test
Levels 2 & 3
Writing task-
1 long, approx. 45 minutes
1 short, approx. 30 minutes
Spelling test
Maths
Mathematics task
Level 1
Mathematics test
Science
Teacher Assessment

6. English Reading Tasks W 1 2c 2b 2a 3

7. English Reading Tests W 1 2c 2b 2a 3

8. English Reading Tests W 1 2c 2b 2a 3

9. English Writing Tests W 1 2c 2b 2a 3 Writing task-
1 long, approx. 45 minutes
1 short, approx. 30 minutes
All levels
Spelling test W 1 2c 2b 2a 3

10. Maths Tests and Tasks W 1 2c 2b 2a 3 Maths Mathematics task Level 1
Mathematics test
Levels 2 & 3 W 1 2c 2b 2a 3

11. Children with Special Needs
P levels are used for children with special educational needs who will not achieve a level 1.

12. How can you be sure we are levelling correctly?
Teachers use level descriptors from the National Curriculum
Teachers work together to level work
Judgements are moderated by the Leadership Team and by the Local Authority.

13. Reporting
The school is required to report results for all children to the Local Authority
Results will be shared in your child’s end of year report.

14. How you can help your child
Support homework activities
Praise and encourage your child’s efforts
Ask advice from your childs class teacher/s
Ensure good attendance and punctuality

15. Thank you for your time.