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Department for Education publishes marks pupils need to meet the 'expected' standard
Researchers argue there's 'no evidence' the checks led to improved outcomes
Unions say 'common sense has prevailed' after an estimated £1.6m was spent last year on optional papers
Government has released the key dates for primary assessment - including SATs and phonics checks - for the next...
But the gap between disadvantaged pupils and their better-off peers remains above pre-pandemic levels
Agency plans to 'transform' how it engages with schools, but still misses phone targets
Leaders face 'enduring same frustrations as music fans struggling to get concert tickets', says union
FOI data reveals just 7 per cent of primary schools opted out of receiving KS1 papers
