NAPE has always been opposed to this form of assessment of children. The latest controversey over the 2023 Reading SATS underlines how unfair and deeply hurtful it is to children and parents. The latest Times Educational article in analysing this 'test' makes grim reading.
Do you want to read more about 'high stakes testing?' There is a free downloadable pdf called; 'Beyond the exam factory: alternatives to high stakes testing' on our publications page. This pdf came from the 'More than a Score' organisation, deeply opposed to SATS.
By: Mike Aylen
On:14-05-2023
