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<p>Schools should support a culture of wellbeing amongst staff and pupils. The department
understands that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health and wellbeing
of children and young people, and that this will have an impact in the longer-term.
Although schools should encourage all pupils to work hard and achieve well in primary
assessments, the department does not recommend that they devote excessive time to
preparation, and certainly not at the expense of pupils’ mental health and wellbeing.</p><p>
</p><p>Assessments are a crucial part of a child’s schooling and are fundamental in
a high-performing education system. Statutory assessments at primary school are an
essential part in ensuring that all pupils master the basics of reading, writing,
and maths to prepare them for secondary school. Assessment data also enables parents,
schools, and the department to understand the impact of lost time in education and
recovery initiatives.</p><p> </p><p>In 2017, the government carried out a consultation
into primary assessment in England. The consultation received over 4,000 responses
from a diverse range of backgrounds and specialisms, providing a broad and informed
range of views that informed policy on the current primary assessment system. Additionally,
the department engages with teachers, parents and their representatives on a regular
basis to understand their views on primary assessment.</p><p> </p><p>The department
has no current plans to undertake further major reform of assessments.</p>
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