Teacher risks her job and bans SATS '˜for the sake of the pupils'
The Key Stage 2 Standard Assessment Tests aim to monitor children’s progress in literacy, numeracy and sciences, but they have been the subject of much controversy in recent years.
Parents and teachers argue the testing system is outdated and places too much stress and pressure on children at a young age.
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Hide AdConcerns peaked last year after Keys Stage 2 English papers were leaked online and teachers reported the tough new curriculum tests had reduced children to tears.
Others claim standard testing is an important way of helping to ensure pupils leave school able to read and write sufficiently.
In March the Government announced plans to axe Sats for seven-year-olds and replace them with teacher assessment of four and five-year-olds.