This guide is for parents of children in Year 6 who are preparing for their Key Stage 2 SATs. It aims to provide parents with practical advice and strategies to support their children through this important stage of their education.
Preparing for the Key Stage 2 SATs can be a significant milestone in your child's educational journey. As a parent, you can be crucial in supporting and encouraging your child through this process. Here's a comprehensive guide to support you and your Year 6 child:
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The National Curriculum assessments, or SATs, can seem daunting, but understanding them can ease concerns. SATs are national and standardised tests taken by children in Year 6 in England. (Children in some independent junior or prep schools do not take these exams.) SATs assess the knowledge and skills in Mathematics, English Reading, and Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling (GPS).
Held every May, the 2025 Key Stage 2 SATs run from Monday, May 12th, to Thursday, May 15th.
The purpose of Key Stage 2 SATs is to measure your child's academic progress and the school's performance. SATs results are passed on to your child's secondary school to help their new school set a baseline for progress measurement and often place them into suitable sets or streams in Year 7.
SATs Subjects
SATs Test Schedule
Free download to Year 6 past papers. Search under SATs
KS2 SATs papers and answers from this year, May 2024, are shown below.
KS2 SATs papers and answers from 2023 are shown below.
Preparing for SATs Exams
1. Create a Study Schedule:
2. Use Quality Resources:
3. Focus on Weak Areas
4. Reading Practice:
5. Maths Skills:
6. Supporting Your Child
Preparation for SATs is about creating a supportive and balanced environment where your child can thrive. Your involvement and encouragement can significantly impact their confidence and performance. Remember, the aim is to help your child do their best without unnecessary stress.
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